News
Urgent action needed to stop unprecedented global extinction crisis
We are witnessing the loss of biodiversity at rates never before seen in human history.
Tag: biodiversity
Wildlife
Why we need to start naming as many species as possible
It’s funny to name species after celebrities, but there’s a serious side too
News
Glowing geckos show farmers the way to protecting biodiversity
New research tracking glow-in-the-dark geckos has shown that isolated trees and the right crop direction could help improve biodiversity in agricultural landscapes.
Science & Environment
National parks are vital for protecting Australia’s endangered plants
We know very little about Australia’s most threatened plants.
Science & Environment
Earth’s biodiversity could be much greater than we thought
The Earth is full of many varied species from the largest mammals to the tiniest organisms. But we now think there could be ten times more species than was originally thought.
News
Western pygmy possum research gets a boost
Studying these gorgeous little possums will help scientists understand why south-west WA is a biodiversity hot-spot
History & Culture
Gallery: Celebrating PNG’s first conservation area
An AGS-funded team is collaborating with locals to protect the wildlife of PNG’s first major conservation area. Read the full story in Australian Geographic magazine #120.
News
Biodiversity hotspot in WA explained
SW Western Australia is one of the world’s major biodiversity hotspots. A new study reveal why this may be the case.
News
Marine Protected Areas boost shark numbers
Large, isolated and well-established MPAs boost shark numbers, says study.
AG Blog
Mangroves: a vital ecosystem in need
Mangroves are vital to Australia – and now you can help protect them by using your video camera.