Building artificial habitat structures for wildlife comes with risks and rewards, according to new research out of Murdoch University—and those creating them must use rigorous science to underpin their use, or risk doing ...
Ecology
Aug 10, 2023
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Freshwater turtles are among the most threatened groups of vertebrates globally and in the modern world of highly urbanized wetlands, they fight a constant battle for survival once they leave the safety of their aquatic home ...
Plants & Animals
Jul 24, 2023
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The flatback turtle (Natator depressus) is endemic to northern Australia and although females come ashore to lay their eggs, little is known about the species' behavior at sea.
Ecology
Jun 30, 2023
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In her first publication in the journal Forensic Science International, Ms. Ruby Dixon demonstrated that bacteria can be transferred between a male and female during sexual intercourse and there is a possibility that bacterial ...
Other
May 17, 2023
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A leading Perth dolphin researcher is urging fishers to be extra vigilant with the proper disposal of fishing lines and hooks after seeing several of the marine mammals in Cockburn Sound caught up in discarded line. Dr. Delphine ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 30, 2023
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A large-scale shellfish reef has been constructed in the Swan River, with research from Murdoch scientists demonstrating the tremendous capacity of these aquatic vacuums to improve water quality.
Ecology
Mar 22, 2023
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Banksia woodlands are an iconic ecosystem around the Perth region. They are home to more than 600 plant species and the banksia trees that grow in deep, nutrient poor sands are an important habitat for many threatened species, ...
Plants & Animals
Feb 15, 2023
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One of Australia's largest-scale animal studies has revealed how using land for agriculture and livestock, with associated water troughs and dingo control, have benefitted kangaroos in Western Australia.
Plants & Animals
Oct 13, 2022
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New research and footage captured by Murdoch University scientists show how damaging microplastics are to the environment with particles posing potential threat to organisms when ingested.
Environment
Aug 19, 2022
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Murdoch University researchers have welcomed a baby turtle into the world this week as part of an important incubation research project aiming to save the iconic Southwestern snake-necked turtles at Bibra Lake from dwindling ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 3, 2022
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