Ancient fossil pollen provides clues to help future ecosystem conservation
New research on fossil pollen records has uncovered the key drivers behind ecosystem and biodiversity change caused by both climate…
Picky bottlenose dolphins avoid ‘junk food’ when hunting prey
Bottlenose dolphins can be quite selective in their foraging preferring the most calorie-rich prey when hunting, according to a new…
Nest protection a good start for Mary River turtle but not whole picture, study finds
While nest protection seems an obvious way of ensuring more turtles survive, a new study on the Mary River turtle…
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Startle displays in praying mantises: Using beauty and terror to deter predators
Imagine you’re a praying mantis minding your own business and you suddenly stumble upon a bird, spider or some other…
A win-win: Cattle farms can make a profit and protect biodiversity, research shows
A series of landmark studies have shown grazing strategies which best protect biodiversity are also the most profitable for cattle…
Eau de toilet: How dung mimicking arum lilies attract unsuspecting pollinators
On the east coast of Australia lie a type of arum lily which has foregone the typical sweetness of nectar…
Ticks: Harmful disease vector or misunderstood arachnid?
While ticks are often blamed for the transmission of certain parasites into wildlife, Australian scientists have found that many studies…
Parasites, evolution & flying foxes: The road to better malaria treatment
A new survey of malaria in flying foxes across eastern Australia may help scientists unlock the evolutionary history of these…
Almost 2.2 billion animals are eaten by cats in Australia each year
A multi-year study has shown the significant environmental impact that the domestic cat has on Australian wildlife with scientists estimating…