Saving Our Species to sponsor AGS Conservationist of the Year 2018
AwardsThe NSW Government’s program committed to securing the future of threatened species across the state is supporting our Conservationist of the Year Award in 2018.
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Why we need to save the southern hairy-nosed wombat
Wild JourneyThe conflict between wombats and farmers continues.
Seventeen Aussie birds and mammals to disappear in the next 20 years
NewsA number of our unique native birds and mammals are likely to disappear in the next 20 years unless Australia improves its protection of endangered species.
Mary River turtle added to world’s most endangered list
NewsThis isn’t the first time the Mary River turtle has been issued a red alert.
Major Mitchell’s cockatoos in terminal decline in Victoria
WildlifeVictoria’s only significant population of Major Mitchell’s cockatoos is in terminal decline. Can a ground breaking new approach save the birds?
Critically endangered night parrot fledgling photographed on Queensland reserve
NewsA photograph of the critically endangered night parrot— rarely glimpsed by humans due to their nocturnal nature and small numbers— has been captured in Queensland.
New population of rare red handfish discovered
NewsScientists are now hopeful that new populations will begin to emerge.
Orange-bellied parrot in desperate need of funding
NewsA campaign is underway to fully fund a volunteer program focused on monitoring and feeding the rare orange-bellied parrot.
The plight of the Giant Gippsland Earthworm
WildlifeBeverley Van Praagh has been studying the giant Gippsland earthworm for more than 25 years, working closely with farmers and community members to better understand and conserve these unique invertebrates.
Scientists call on public to help save swift parrot
NewsThe aim of the crowdfunding campaign, ‘Operation PKO’ is to build a hundred nesting boxes fitted with a mechanical door that will keep out the birds main predator, the sugar glider.