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Restoring Australia’s Kangaroo Island Post-Wildfire

To recover and restore Kangaroo Island after last year’s devastating wildfires, Australian authorities are working to remove harmful, feral cats. Kangaroo Island, Australia’s third-largest island, provides refuge for a variety of threatened and endemic species. In the summer of 2020, Australia and Kangaroo Island were hit with large and deadly brushfires. A total of 210,000 […]

Written by on March 23, 2021

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

13 Species Saved Thanks to Conservation Havens

To date, conservation havens in Australia have helped save 13 species from feral cats and invasive foxes. Conservation havens are saving Australia’s species. So much so, that 13 mammal extinctions have been prevented in Australia so far by using invasive-free areas. These havens are incredibly important considering Australia has the highest recorded rate of mammal […]

Written by on March 13, 2019

Book Review: Cat Wars: The Devastating Consequences of a Cuddly Killer

Conservationists, Katie Dolan, reviews Cat Wars: The Devastating Consequences of a Cuddly Killer and shares the impact feral cats have on native wildlife. Reviewed by Katie Dolan In a calm, science-based tone, this book explores the contentious issues surrounding free-range cats. Authored by avian conservation researcher Peter Marra and free-lance writer Chris Santella, it offers ways to […]

Written by on November 28, 2018

Australia’s Reptiles are at Risk of Extinction

Australian snake and lizard populations are declining according to a recent update to the IUCN Red List. Australia has lost more animals to extinction than any other country in the world. They are going through an extinction crisis that keeps worsening; researchers recently announced that seven percent of Australia’s reptiles are on the verge of […]

Written by on July 13, 2018

Biodiversity and Human Health Benefit from Invasive Species Removal

Invasive species removal could reduce, and in some cases potentially eliminate diseases affecting human communities on islands. Restoring islands through the removal of non-native invasive mammals is a powerful biodiversity conservation tool. Our new study now shows that human communities on islands could benefit from restoration actions, which can potentially reduce or eliminate the burden of diseases […]

Written by on June 13, 2017

Phillip Island’s Penguin Colony Needs Protection

Phillip Island penguins benefit from protection against invasive predators. Phillip Island, Victoria Australia is famous for its native Little Penguin (Eudyptula minor) colony. Invasive feral foxes, which posed threats to the native penguins, were once present on Phillip Island but have not been seen in two years thanks to conservation intervention. In the absence of foxes the […]

Written by on April 24, 2017

DIY Biosecurity: 5 Ways To Prevent the Spread of Invasive Species

Invasive species are damaging to ecosystems, agriculture, economies, and human health. Follow these simple rules to help prevent the spread of invasive species. 1. Check Your Hiking Gear for Invasive Species A simple walk through the local park trail or hike in the nearby nature reserve could mark the beginning of a non-native species introduction. The moment you brush […]

Written by on February 27, 2017

Feral Cat-free Island a Safe Home for Native Wildlife

Feral cat-free islands offer a safe home for threatened and endangered native species. Australia has a big problem – a feral cat problem, that is. A recent study published in the journal of Biological Conservation by Dr. Sarah Legge and Dr. Brett Murphy at the University of Queensland revealed that 99.8% of the land mass has […]

Written by on January 26, 2017

Big Rat Island Seabird Habitat is Ready to Recover

After decades of restoration, Big Rat Island is on its way to becoming quality seabird habitat once again.  The Abrolhos Islands off the coast of Western Australia have undergone years of restoration aimed to rid the archipelago of invasive species like rats, feral cats, and ice plant, which have inhibited burrowing bird species from nesting. The […]

Written by on January 11, 2017

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