Tag: endangered species
Science & Environment
Scientists have invented a way to save a little Australian bird from a blood-sucking maggot
The endangered forty-spotted pardalote is preyed upon by a parasitic fly the moment it hatches. But now, scientists have invented a crafty way to protect hatchlings.
Wildlife
Going ‘extinct by neglect’: the state of Australia’s threatened birds
Australia’s threatened bird populations have dropped by more than half in the last few decades. But researchers hope a world-first data project can help save our birds that are at risk of extinction.
Awards
Saving Our Species to sponsor AGS Conservationist of the Year 2018
The 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.
Wildlife
Why we need to save the southern hairy-nosed wombat
The conflict between wombats and farmers continues.
News
Seventeen Aussie birds and mammals to disappear in the next 20 years
A 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.
News
Mary River turtle added to world’s most endangered list
This isn’t the first time the Mary River turtle has been issued a red alert.
Wildlife
Major Mitchell’s cockatoos in terminal decline in Victoria
Victoria’s only significant population of Major Mitchell’s cockatoos is in terminal decline. Can a ground breaking new approach save the birds?
News
Critically endangered night parrot fledgling photographed on Queensland reserve
A photograph of the critically endangered night parrot— rarely glimpsed by humans due to their nocturnal nature and small numbers— has been captured in Queensland.