Albatross populations are declining due to invasive mouse species

Albatross populations are declining due to invasive mouse species

New research published in the Journal of Applied Ecology, shows long-lived species may suffer greater impacts from predation than was previously thought. Researchers have utilized a sophisticated population model, which is not constrained to analyzing only breeding pairs, to shed light on decades-long confusion surrounding the impact of invasive mice on the critically endangered Tristan […]

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Endangered Tasmanian devils insured against future threats

Endangered Tasmanian devils insured against future threats

The largest ever analysis of Tasmanian devil genetics has found protected populations are as robust as wild ones, raising hopes for the endangered species’ survival. Last year a number of threatened species recovery plans were removed by the former government; now new research shows “insurance populations”—isolated from threats to prevent extinctions—could help preserve many animals. […]

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Red Panda is Being Driven Closer to Extinction, New Study Shows

Red Panda is Being Driven Closer to Extinction, New Study Shows

Using GPS telemetry, scientists from the University of Queensland, the University of Southern Queensland and the Red Panda Network have monitored 10 red pandas (Ailurus fulgens) and documented disturbances using camera trapping for 12 months in eastern Nepal. They’ve found that human impact is causing the mammal to restrict its movements which is further fragmenting […]

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Queensland government will invest more than  million to protect koala populations and habitats in the state’s south-east

Queensland government will invest more than $24 million to protect koala populations and habitats in the state’s south-east

As part of a vulnerable species funding package, the Queensland government will invest more than $24 million on protecting koala populations and habitats in the state’s south-east. On Sunday, the nearly $40 million in financing was announced, coinciding with World Environment Day. Queensland’s environment minister, Meaghan Scanlon, said bilbies and green turtles were examples of […]

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