Home invasions and roadblocks: New Zealand on alert as ‘seal silly season’ begins

Home invasions and roadblocks: New Zealand on alert as ‘seal silly season’ begins

Sunbathing on roads, breaking through catflaps, visiting film sets, invading homes and taking in the heat of backyard spa bath covers – New Zealand’s “seal silly season” has officially begun and the country is bracing for an influx of adolescent marine mammals exploring the country’s highways, patios and golf courses. This week, the government issued […]

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How hair dye is helping conservation of Australian sea lion population

How hair dye is helping conservation of Australian sea lion population

An innovative new project is using human hair dye on Australian sea lions at Carnac and Seal Islands off the coast of Perth to track and learn about the local population. Edith Cowan University (ECU) are jointly leading the project with Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) marine researchers, in collaboration with Department of […]

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