European Red Foxes

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Emerging Research: Impact of Invasive Species by the Numbers

New research sheds light on the invasive species that pose the greatest threat to Australia’s native wildlife. Invasive species often monopolize the media in Australia and for good reason—Australia has one of the highest rates of extinction, largely due to invasive species. Some of the greatest threats wildlife today are introduced, invasive European rabbits, red […]

Written by on March 22, 2019

Rethinking Conservation for Woylies

Conservation efforts could be changing the balance between parasites and their Woylie hosts, and new research highlights a way to address this problem. The word “parasite” tends to incite a negative reaction from most people. Images of a small, gross worm or bug come to mind and a general distaste arises. However, in some cases […]

Written by on November 3, 2017

European Red Fox in Australia a Cause for Concern

Invasive European Red Foxes threaten the biodiversity of two islands off the coast of Australia. Australian residents are familiar with the threats invasive species can pose to native wildlife, but that awareness does not make the country immune to introductions. On Fraser Island and South Stradbroke Island off the coast of Queensland, Australia, a variety […]

Written by on June 9, 2017