Sugar gliders an invasive species in Tasmania, scientists find
Sugar gliders are the main predator of some of Tasmania’s most endangered birds, including the imperilled swift parrot.
Sugar gliders are the main predator of some of Tasmania’s most endangered birds, including the imperilled swift parrot.
Cane toads, rabbits, lantana…the destruction caused by introduced species to Australian shores is well known. But what about the impact of our natives overseas? Biologist Tim Low journeyed around the world to see just how damaging our flora and fauna have been to other ecosystems.
Gene drives aim to deliberately spread bad genes when invasive species such as mice reproduce.
Scientists say in the future cane toads will be relatively common and widespread.
They may look romantic, but coconut palms are an invasive weed that needs to be kept in check.
The South Australian government plans to eradicate all feral cats – and the bulk of domestic cats – by 2030.
Eradicating feral animals from islands can be expensive, but new research shows where to get the biggest bang for our buck.
Australia can seem like it’s over-run with introduced species, but some of the traffic has gone the other way.
Historic icon, convenient resource or environmental vandal – brumbies are both revered and reviled across our continent.
The 2011 Japanese earthquake and tsunami is still wreaking havoc, sending hundreds of invasive species travelling on debris across the world’s oceans.