Biodiversity
Changing the clocks could save Queensland’s koalas
Introducing daylight savings could save koalas in south-east Queensland, new research reveals.
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Biodiversity
Traditional hunting gets headlines, but is not the big threat to turtles and dugongs
The real threats to dugongs and turtles – climate change and marine debris – are not being addressed.
Biodiversity
A tiny wasp could save Christmas Island’s spectacular red crabs from crazy ants
In the coming weeks, Parks Australia will release a 2mm wasp on Christmas Island to control the island’s yellow crazy ant infestation.
Biodiversity
Bright city lights are keeping ocean predators awake and hungry
Light pollution is changing the day-night cycle of some fish, dramatically affecting their feeding behaviour.
Biodiversity
There are 14 wild orange-bellied parrots left – this summer is the last to save them
Researchers are planning to monitor orange-bellied parrot nests all summer to make sure they raise chicks successfully.
Biodiversity
Top Aussie animal science stories of 2016
There’s still so much to learn about – and from – our unique wildlife. Here are some of this year’s top new discoveries involving Australia’s iconic animals.
Biodiversity
New wild population of critically endangered honeyeater birds found
A small but promising population of 20 previously unknown regent honeyeaters has been discovered in northern New South Wales.
Biodiversity
Alien invaders: the illegal reptile trade is a serious threat to Australia
Keeping non-native reptiles as pets is against the law – with good reason. Alien species traded on the black market can potentially establish themselves in the wild if they are released or escape.
Biodiversity
Turtle nursery: satellite tracking flatbacks on human-free, predator-free island
Avoid Island is a haven for elusive flatback turtles – and for the first time satellites will be used to reveal more about where they go after nesting.
Biodiversity
Tasmanian devils reared in captivity show they can thrive in the wild
Some animals bred in captivity often lack the skills needed to survive in the wild. But the Tasmanian devil is showing it’s a natural born killer.