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Feral goats officially eradicated from Kangaroo Island
Classified as one of Australia’s National Landscapes, Kangaroo Island is uniquely beautiful. And now, one of the Island’s biggest threats has been eliminated.
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Wildlife
Cats kill more than a million Australian birds a day, according to a new study
By combining data on the cat population, hunting rates and spatial distribution, these scientists have calculated that these invasive predators kill 377 million birds a year.
Wildlife
‘Gene drives’ could be the answer to Australia’s pest problem
Gene drives aim to deliberately spread bad genes when invasive species such as mice reproduce.
News
Dingoes need more space to fight off pests, study finds
Dingoes could help control red fox numbers, but will need to be reintroduced to areas from which they have previously been removed, according to new research.
Science & Environment
Feral animals are running amok on Australia’s islands – here’s how to stop them
Eradicating feral animals from islands can be expensive, but new research shows where to get the biggest bang for our buck.
News
Controversial brumby cull proposed
The NSW Government has announced plans to cull 90 per cent of the brumby population in Kosciuszko National Park.
Science & Environment
Huge feral cats wreaking havoc in Arnhem Land
Rangers at the Warddeken Indigenous Protected Area in Arnhem Land have taken pictures of huge feral cats.