News: wildlife
Urgent Action Needed to Protect Australia’s Freshwater Fish Species from Extinction
A groundbreaking study has revealed that 35 freshwater fish species across Australia are at risk of extinction, including the Kangaroo River perch, which hasn’t been seen in the wild for over 26 years.
Global Wildlife Enforcement – Policy, Challenges, and Opportunities for Change
On 12 November, the Environment Institute was delighted to host a Special Seminar by Sheldon Jordan: Global Wildlife Enforcement – Policy, Challenges, and Opportunities for Change presented to the University of Adelaide's Research Community.
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Protecting Australian wildlife: insights from a latest study
A published article in The Conversation and authored by University of Adelaide’s Dr Phill Cassey and Sebastian Chekunov, highlights the booming multi-million-dollar industry of international pet trade; and Australian reptiles and frogs are in high demand. Their recent study sheds light on this critical issue, revealing that 16% of Australian reptile species and 3% of frog species are traded worldwide.
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Innovative marine research: sea lions as underwater explorers
The vastness of our oceans holds countless mysteries, with much of the seabed remaining uncharted and unexplored. Nathan Angelakis, researcher at the University of Adelaide, highlights a staggering truth: “For most of the ocean, we don’t know what the bottom looks like.” To tackle this challenge, Angelakis and his team turned to an unlikely set of underwater explorers—Australian sea lions named Daphne, Phoebe, Iris, and Pasithea.
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Event: Wild Earth Oceania Film Festival
Get ready for an unforgettable cinematic experience at the Inaugural Wild Earth Oceania Film Festival, taking place in Adelaide from January 16th to 24th. This exciting week-long event features an impressive line-up of short films, as well as Opening and Closing Night Gala functions that are not to be missed.
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