Biodiversity
Scientists are still finding burnt, starving koalas weeks after the bushfires
The plight of koalas during the recent bushfire crisis made headlines here and abroad. But the emergency for our wildlife is not over.
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Biodiversity
The plan to create a 1000km continuous corridor of bushland known as the ‘Gondwana Link’
Conservationists, property owners and community groups are working side by side in southern Western Australia to create a 1000km continuous corridor of bushland.
Biodiversity
Australian Defence Force flies in experts to assess corroboree frogs
Ecologists are concerned the unique frogs have been hard hit by the recent bushfires.
Biodiversity
Injuries to Ningaloo’s whale sharks are increasing. The cause? Likely boat collisions
It’s estimated that one fifth of the whale shark population in Ningaloo have some form of serious injury.
Biodiversity
Australia’s birds have evolved with the continent’s extreme weather, but not under these circumstances
Scientists predict that several species of birds have been pushed further to the brink of extinction by the bushfires, after they were already doing it tough due to habitat loss.
Biodiversity
The regent honeyeater is a beautiful bird in big trouble
With dappled sunlight plumage and a sweet, soft call, the regent honeyeater is one of Australia’s most iconic – but underrated – birds
A life devoted to wildlife and conservation: Terri Irwin (Part 2) (Rebroadcast)
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A life devoted to wildlife and conservation: Terri Irwin (Part 1) (Rebroadcast)
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Biodiversity
Feral horse numbers gallop past 25,000 in the Australian Alps
Scientists warned the government that very high numbers of horses would be the inevitable consequence of its inaction over horse management.
Biodiversity
Scientists re-counted Australia’s extinct species: the results are devastating
It’s well established that unsustainable human activity is damaging the health of the planet. The way we use Earth threatens our future and that of many animals and plants. Species extinction is an inevitable end point.