The good news and bad news about the rare birds of Papua New Guinea
The rainforests of Papua New Guinea are home to one of the richest bird populations in the world. But many are threatened by logging and palm oil farming.
Aug 01, 2017
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The ecological 'pawprint' of domestic dogs is much greater than previously realised
Humans and their canine companions share many close bonds. Wolves (Canis lupus) were the first animal domesticated by people, some time between 15,000 and 50,000 years ago.
Impact of climate change on mammals and birds 'greatly under-estimated'
An international study published today involving University of Queensland research has found large numbers of threatened species have already been impacted by climate change.
Biologists reveal important role cities play in conservation of threatened species
The exhaustive international trade of wildlife has pushed many species to the brink of extinction. Coincidentally, many of the same species have been introduced to urban centres or wilderness areas outside their natural ranges. ...
New research: Feral cats now cover over 99.8 percent of Australia
Feral cats cover over 99.8% of Australia's land area, including almost 80% of the area of our islands.
IUCN Red List: Four out of six great apes one step away from extinction
The Eastern Gorilla - the largest living primate - has been listed as Critically Endangered due to illegal hunting, according to the latest update of The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species released today at the IUCN World ...
Bornean orangutan, whale shark sliding towards extinction: conservationists
The Bornean orangutan is on the verge of extinction, a top conservationist body said Friday, also warning that the world's biggest fish, the whale shark, and a hammerhead shark species were endangered.
Climate change likely to turn up heat on koalas
A changing climate means that by 2070 koalas may no longer call large parts of inland Australia home, researchers have found.
Is ecotourism an effective conservation tool?
Nature is in trouble. Across the globe, degradation and loss of habitat, over-exploitation of natural resources, and human-induced changes in climate are causing species to decline at an unprecedented speed. As the rate of ...
What can extinct species do to help conservation?
The dodo, the passenger pigeon and the Tasmanian tiger are well-known victims of extinction caused by human behaviour, but could their status be used to help conservation efforts from beyond the grave?
