News: threatened species
National Threatened Species Day: Bob Croser ReBird The Ranges
September 7th is National Threatened Species Day, a significant day which also marks the death of the last remaining in Australia. The aim of this national day is to shed light on other native species that are at risk of having the same fate.ÌýAt the Environment Institute, the Bob Croser Woodland Recovery Program is supporting research and hands-on restoration projects in the South Australian Mount Lofty Ranges (MLR).ÌýThe Program works hand-in-hand with ReBird the Ranges and its network of partner organisations, all united by a shared passion for bringing back MLR woodland bird populations.
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When the invaders are locked out: Bringing back threatened native species in outback Australia
In the latest Eco Futurists episode, Director Professor chats with and of , a non-profit dedicated to conserving threatened species in South Australia’s Roxby Downs.
Wildlife in our homes: Australian reptiles in the global exotic pet market
On March 3rd we celebrate World Wildlife Day, and the theme for 2024 is "Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation."
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ARC Discovery Project Success for Environment Institute
A big congratulations to these Environment Institute members for their ARC Discovery Project successes this week, collectively totalling almost $2.4 million in grant funding.Ìý With a success rate of only 16%, these are great achievements.
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Giving Day: Citizen Science supports important research
On 31 October the University will hold its inaugural Giving Day.ÌýÌýThis will be a 24-hour fundraising challenge where our community has fun, raises awareness about the benefits of philanthropy, and has the chance to make a gift to the cause they are most passionate about at the University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø.
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PODCAST: Exotic plants and animals: the illegal wildlife trade happening right under your nose
There is increasing interest in owning wild and exotic animals and the internet is able to serve up whatever your heart desires, even if importing these animals is illegal.
VIDEO: Research Tuesdays Lecture Series - Reefs Awakened
Over the past two centuries, oyster reefs that were once active and effective underwater metropolises crucial to our marine ecosystems, have become almost abandoned in Australia with over 99% of these reefs completely degraded.
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The feral flying under the radar: Why we need to rethink EuropeanÌýhoneybees
Australia’s national parks, botanic gardens, wild places and green spaces are swarming with an invasive pest that is largely flying under the radar.
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Possingham supplementary scholarship receipient announced
Congratulations toÌýCharlotte Lassaline on receiving the Possingham Supplementary Scholarship.
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Shining a light on dark web wildlife trade
A huge amount of wildlife is traded on the internet, with e-commerce marketplaces, private forums and messaging apps being the most popular means to sell and buy live animals, plants, fungi and their parts and products online.
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