Scientists show how fires along waterways in Australia’s tropical savanna threaten endangered birds

Scientists show how fires along waterways in Australia’s tropical savanna threaten endangered birds

Fires in riparian zones within the tropical savannas of northern Australia affect the breeding success and survival of endangered, purple-crowned fairy-wrens. Wildfires are becoming more common and more destructive as a result of climate change. Australian land managers in the highly flammable tropical monsoonal savannas often employ fire management as a strategy for conservation and […]

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AI Cameras Shed Light on Australian Wildlife’s Bushfire Recovery

AI Cameras Shed Light on Australian Wildlife’s Bushfire Recovery

Australian wildlife’s resilience in the aftermath of devastating bushfires is being revealed through innovative artificial intelligence (AI) technology. A collaboration between WWF, Conservation International, and local land managers has collected over 7 million photos from approximately 1,100 sensor-activated cameras in eight bushfire-affected areas across Australia. These captivating images showcase the incredible journey of vulnerable species, […]

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