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Societal Understanding of Biodiversity is Key to Conservation

Research finds only one third of people have a general understanding of biodiversity which points to a need for increased environmental education as a foundation for wildlife conservation. As our world today faces the sixth mass extinction, impacts of climate change, and future environmental crisis, the term biological diversity or “biodiversity” is everywhere in the […]

Written by on November 11, 2019

Australia’s Native Wildlife Struggles Against Invasive Species

The largest driver of native species loss in Australia is invasives, but innovative approaches might be able to help. Invasive species are one of the leading causes of extinction around the world. This could not be more true than in Australia where research published in the Pacific Conservation Biology journal in September suggested that the risk invasive species pose to native flora and fauna is […]

Written by on February 1, 2019

Christmas Island Lizards on the Road to Recovery

Christmas Island lizards are on their way back from the brink of extinction, but before they can roam free, more work needs to be done. Christmas Island, located northwest of Australia in the Indian Ocean, is known the world around for its biodiversity and striking native wildlife. The island is home to a variety of […]

Written by on March 28, 2017

Bandicoot Populations Decline on Melville Island

New survey shows that invasive feral cats and fires have driven the decline of native species on Melville Island, Australia. Australia’s government and citizens are familiar with the threat of invasive species due to the widespread impact of feral cats, rabbits, and rats visible throughout the country. Melville Island, Australia exhibits clear impacts from invasive feral […]

Written by on March 20, 2017