Wildlife
Major Mitchell’s cockatoos in terminal decline in Victoria
Victoria’s only significant population of Major Mitchell’s cockatoos is in terminal decline. Can a ground breaking new approach save the birds?
Tag: endangered species
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Critically endangered night parrot fledgling photographed on Queensland reserve
A photograph of the critically endangered night parrot— rarely glimpsed by humans due to their nocturnal nature and small numbers— has been captured in Queensland.
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New population of rare red handfish discovered
Scientists are now hopeful that new populations will begin to emerge.
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Orange-bellied parrot in desperate need of funding
A campaign is underway to fully fund a volunteer program focused on monitoring and feeding the rare orange-bellied parrot.
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The plight of the Giant Gippsland Earthworm
Beverley Van Praagh has been studying the giant Gippsland earthworm for more than 25 years, working closely with farmers and community members to better understand and conserve these unique invertebrates.
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Scientists call on public to help save swift parrot
The aim of the crowdfunding campaign, ‘Operation PKO’ is to build a hundred nesting boxes fitted with a mechanical door that will keep out the birds main predator, the sugar glider.
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Rangers save 40 endangered sawfish pups from dry waterhole
The rescued pups are a much needed boost to the largetooth sawfish populations.
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Wee Jasper Grevillea flowers in nature reserve for the first time in 20 years
Recovery measures focused on protecting the flower from the threat of feral goats.
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Gallery: The endangered sawfish
Sharks and Rays Australia has been conducting research surveys across river systems adjacent to Queensland’s Gulf of Carpentaria aiming to find and count sawfish.
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No sign of honeyeaters or swift parrots on the Central Coast
More bad news for the honeyeater whose numbers remain at an abysmal 400.