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Scientists have tracked endangered species for years. Now they’re figuring out how to highlight animals and plants that have recovered – but what does that mean?
The Amazon will take a lifetime to recover from this year’s fires – if it ever does.
In large ecosystems, managing elephant populations so they don’t exceed a certain threshold number is arbitrary.
A real-life experiment to mimic future conditions for soils affected by climate change suggests that some of the biggest impacts could be to ecosystems buried out of sight beneath our feet.
Ecological literacy is needed to guide global tree planting initiatives to avoid damaging some ecosystems.
Federal environment minister Sussan Ley said the environment doesn’t necessarily need all its water, whereas farmers do. But denying rivers even part of their water can harm their health in many ways.
It’s been years in the making, but Adani’s controversial Queensland coal mine is finally shovel-ready. Yet significant scientific questions remain, such as the impact on the region’s aquifers.
The Victorian grassland earless dragon may well be the first lizard species driven to extinction on Australia’s mainland. But conservationists aren’t ready to declare it dead just yet.
Tackling the extinction crisis is not just about protecting each species. It’s also about preserving their home.
A new study lays out a road map for protecting and restoring 50% of Earth’s surface, targeted to preserve biodiversity and maximize natural removal of carbon from the atmosphere.
With strategic planning, the marine protected area network could be a third smaller, cost half as much, and still meet the international target of protecting 10% of every ecosystem.
Feral horses are a clear point of division between parties in this weekend’s election. Labor has pledged to repeal the Coalition government’s bill to preserve large numbers of brumbies.
Rewilding is gaining popularity around the world, as a means to restore ecosystems to their ancient state. But just like Vegemite, Australian rewilding projects need to have a unique flavour.
Mathematic models are becoming more sophisticated and now they could actually predict how likely a species is to die out.
Countries can protect biodiversity and recognize Indigenous peoples as conservation partners.
The False Bay ocean food chain in Cape Town began to change significantly in 2015 with the appearance of shark-eating killer whales.
Mass wildlife die-offs, such as those wrought by Australia’s recent heatwaves, make for grim headlines. But the wider effects of extreme weather are more complex, and can be remarkably long-lasting.
It’s cheaper to prevent biological invasions than to react after they happen. But it’s hard to detect invaders while there are still just a few of them. Knowing when and where to look can help.
Turning street lights off at midnight could save money, energy and help nocturnal ecosystems thrive.
Top contributors
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Professor in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, School of Life & Environmental Sciences, Deakin University
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Honorary Research Fellow, University of Sydney
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Professor in Ecology, Charles Sturt University
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ARC Future Fellow, Queensland University of Technology
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Research fellow, Charles Sturt University
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Professor in Conservation Science, School of the Environment, The University of Queensland
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Matthew Flinders Professor of Global Ecology and Models Theme Leader for the ARC Centre of Excellence for Australian Biodiversity and Heritage, Flinders University
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Senior lecturer, University of Sydney
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Professor Emerita, Department of Biological Sciences, Macquarie University
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Associate professor in ecology, Charles Sturt University
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Lecturer in Ecology, University of New England
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Associate Professor, Obafemi Awolowo University
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Associate Professor, University of Adelaide
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Distinguished Professor and Director, Trophic Cascades Program, Oregon State University
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Professor in Terrestrial Ecology, Deakin University
