Not all conservation threats come from overseas. Some are our own native animals.
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Humans have had a complex relationship with this marsupial, known for its pointy snout, thin tail and large hind feet.
No Australian pets have contracted H5 bird flu, but overseas outbreaks suggest cats are particularly vulnerable.
Feral horses can inflict major ecological damage, as two experts explain.
A new study reveals thousands of native animals are taking up residence in Australian homes.
A breakthrough has helped researchers track down penguins living in the dark.
The federal government’s actions could leave the island’s wildlife more vulnerable to H5N1.
Understanding the true magnitude of the current H5N1 outbreak is key to curbing its spread.
Scientists are discovering previously unknown species in unexpected places, according to a new study.
This seemingly harmless hobby could accelerate the spread of the deadly H5N1 strain.
The okapi’s story reveals how Indigenous knowledge shaped its discovery, while colonialism, mining and conflict now threaten this remarkable rainforest animal.
Britain’s native species are adapted to a cool, wet climate. This summer is putting them under strain.
New research argues urban planning must recognise animals, plants and ecosystems as fellow inhabitants of our cities.
Four experts explain what genetic health is and why it matters for our most vulnerable wildlife.
Humans aren’t the only ones to preempt conflict.
An expert explains why the H5N1 strain is such a threat to seals worldwide.
The tiny scabies mite burrows beneath the skin of many animals, including Australia’s bare-nosed wombat.
And why you should let them share your picnic ham and jam.
These ancient wetlands are wildlife hotspots and crucial carbon stores.
Helping distressed wildlife without seeking advice may sometimes do more harm than good – as two experts explain.
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Professor in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, School of Life & Environmental Sciences, Deakin University
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Professor of Conservation Biology, Charles Darwin University
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University Fellow in Biodiversity, Charles Darwin University
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Professor in Ecology, Charles Sturt University
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Professor in Conservation Science, School of the Environment, The University of Queensland
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Senior Researcher and Statistician, University of Hohenheim
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Professor, Urban Ecology and Biodiversity, The University of Melbourne; RMIT University
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Professor in Conservation Science, School of Ecosystem and Forest Science, The University of Melbourne
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Distinguished Professor of Ecology, Fenner School of Environment and Society, Australian National University
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Professor of Environmental Management, The University of Queensland
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Senior Research Associate, School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences, The University of Melbourne
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Principal Lecturer in Wildlife Conservation, Nottingham Trent University
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Senior Lecturer in Southern Ocean Vertebrate Ecology, Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, University of Tasmania
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Professor of Conservation and Sustainable Livelihoods, Charles Darwin University
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Ecologist, Charles Darwin University