Echidna Conservation Science Initiative - Echidna CSI
Echidna CSI is an Australia-wide initiative that is helping to conserve our wild echidnas.
We are a team of world-leading echidna researchers connecting with the community to learn more about these unique creatures.
Thousands of Australians have sent us photos of echidnas through our Echidna CSI app. They have even collected echidna poo for University of Adelaide researchers to use for molecular analysis.
Echidna CSI has collected unprecedented data and material to help ensure the long-term survival of this iconic Australian animal.
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Echidna CSI news
When the invaders are locked out: bringing back threatened native species in outback Australia
In the latest Eco Futurists episode, Director Professor Andrew Lowe chats with Katherine Tuft and Nathan Manders of Arid Recovery, a non-profit dedicated to conserving threatened species in South Australia’s Roxby Downs.
Mosquito Control and Ecosystem Health: Insights from Prof. Philip Weinstein
Professor Philip Weinstein, Environment Institute member, emphasised the need for mosquito control methods that don't eradicate the species, highlighting their role in ecosystems and the broader impact on human health.
Exposing Gaps in Wildlife Trade: 30,000 Species Traded in the U.S. Without Global Oversight
An international study, involving the University of Adelaide, reveals over 30,000 wild species traded in the U.S., uncovering critical gaps in global wildlife trade regulations and underscoring the need for stronger protections to preserve biodiversity.
Image credits: Banner image - Cecilia Webster; 'Download the app' image - Matthew Wilkinson.