Kangaroo-Like Marsupial Species, Described as 'Nature's Little Gardeners,' Brought Back from Brink of Extinction
A kangaroo-like marsupial species, the brush-tailed bettong, has bounced back from the brink of extinction thanks to the work ...
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Australia's rarest wombat makes a comeback after near extinction
The northern hairy-nosed wombat, once near extinction with only 35 left, has rebounded to 400 due to conservation efforts.
Aussie animal not seen in 60 years filmed in creek: 'Then he was gone'
One of the world’s strangest looking animals has been rapidly vanishing from Australian waterways. When ranger Alfred Hunter ...
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Why there’s a fresh debate about Australia’s most controversial animal
Animals Australia, an animal welfare group, has filed proceedings in the Supreme Court of Victoria, challenging the decision. The case is due to be heard this year. Announcing the legal action ...
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To save Australia's animals, scientists must count how many are left. But what if they're getting it wrong?
Humans are causing enormous damage to the Earth, and about 1 million plant and animal species are now at risk of extinction. Keeping track of what's left is vital to conserving biodiversity.
Video: Nearly 100 beached whales in Tasmania euthanized after rescue attempts fail
The animals are part of a pod of 157 whales that beached near Arthur River, a township in Tasmania. What caused them to beach remains unclear.
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Wildlife authorities aghast after discovery of forbidden trap in river: 'We don't tolerate ... acts of animal cruelty like this'
Damaging the ecosystem by removing keystone species does more than just harm wildlife; it can harm humans as well. Wildlife authorities aghast after discovery of forbidden trap in river: 'We don't ...
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To save Australia’s animals, scientists must count how many are left. But what if they’re getting it wrong?
David Lindenmayer receives funding from the Australian Research Council, the Australian Government, the Victorian Government and the NSW Government. He is a Councillor with the Biodiversity Council.