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A new study reveals thousands of native animals are taking up residence in Australian homes.
A new study suggests the world’s mangrove forests are expanding.
A new global assessment of the world’s migratory species finds reason for alarm, but also hope – and a road map for helping them survive.
The pint-sized pookila faces uncertainty in Queensland, as two experts explain.
If Congress didn’t believe habitat destruction and degradation constitute ‘harm’ under the statute, why would it require permits and plans to offset habitat loss?
The majority of endangered species listings over the years have involved habitat loss, from Chinook salmon to island foxes and many birds.
A new study unpacks how Victoria’s eucalypt forests have coped with past bushfires – with lessons for the future.
The committee voted to exempt some oil and gas operations from the Endangered Species Act in the name of national security.
Farming areas that use lots of fertilizers and pesticides stood out for the swift and accelerating decline of their bird populations.
75% of Mount Kilimanjaro’s indigenous plants have been wiped out over the last century.
It’s not every day that you see a 4-foot-tall bird, but it’s happening more often. Several fascinating species are nesting in and near towns once again.
Many Australian birds and animals rely on hollows in grand old trees. As these trees dwindle, researchers are experimenting with giving younger trees old features.
Research on Tasmania’s large old trees has given designers good reason to reflect on the many things about trees that humans don’t value enough. Here’s the top five.
The Grassland Society of Southern Africa has been conducting scientific research for 60 years, adapting to new challenges.
The Trump administration’s plan would leave many endangered species at much greater risk.
Insects are often under pressure from several threats at once, from pesticides to habitat loss to pollution.
The Florida Wildlife Corridor, which turns 15 this year, connects habitats across the state for panthers, bears, sparrows and other species.
America’s marine protected areas help fish populations thrive. Trump’s plan to open them to industrial fishing may ultimately harm the fishing industry itself.
The causes involve more than just habitat loss, but there are steps you can take to help save these delicate creatures
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Associate professor, The University of Melbourne
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Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences, Binghamton University, State University of New York
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Postdoctoral fellow, Australian National University
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Professor of Environmental Science, Australian National University
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Professor in Ecology, Charles Sturt University
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Researcher at Deep Design Lab and PhD Candidate at Melbourne School of Design, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Law, University of California, Davis
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Affiliate Faculty in Environmental Science, Montana State University
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Faculty Research Associate in Marine Biology, Arizona State University
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Forest and fire scientist, The University of Melbourne
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Pro Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation, University of the West of Scotland
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Curator of Zoological Collections and Assistant Professor, Western University
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Ph.D. candidate, Biological Oceanography, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California, San Diego
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Lecturer in Ornithology, Ecology, Conservation and Parasitology, Charles Sturt University
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Scientist at South African National Parks & PhD student at the CIB, Department of Botany and Zoology, Stellenbosch University