News: wildlife conservation
Urgent Call to Investigate Kangaroo Deaths on Fleurieu Peninsula
Associate Professor Wayne Boardman from the University of Adelaide has called for a thorough investigation into the recent deaths of kangaroos on the Fleurieu Peninsula, challenging assumptions that the cause is phalaris staggers and emphasizing the need to consider environmental factors such as toxins and climate impacts.
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Tracking Wombats and Rabbits from Space
New research by PhD candidate Natarsha McPherson, an Environment Institute Member, has found that satellites can track wombat and rabbit burrows from space.
Celebrating Australia’s remarkable Echidnas and citizen science
Learn how you can help researchers by sharing your echidna sightings!
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The environment impact of wind farms in Queensland
As renewable energy continues to expand across Queensland, with 64 wind farm projects at various stages, concerns about the environmental impact are front and centre.
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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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