Tag: Biodiversity
Take a closer look: how more and more students are catching the citizen science bug
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Taxonomy was once the domain of white-coated scientists with years of university training. While this expertise is still important, everyday Australians...
About 500,000 Australian species are undiscovered – and scientists are on a 25-year mission to finish the job
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Here are two quiz questions for you. How many species of animals, plants, fungi, fish, insects and other organisms live in Australia?...
Worried about Earth’s future? Well, the outlook is worse than even scientists can grasp
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Anyone with even a passing interest in the global environment knows all is not well. But just how bad is the situation?...
How much the budget undervalued conservation: 16 World Heritage sites received less than Sydney Harbour
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The proportion of Earth’s surface designated as “protected” has expanded over the past decade. But new findings show these areas have failed to...
Don’t blame cats for destroying wildlife – shaky logic is leading to moral panic
Are cats really to blame for the worldwide loss of
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A number of conservationists claim cats are a zombie...
B&Bs for birds and bees: transform your garden or balcony into a wildlife haven
Graphic by: Wes Mountain/The Conversation
Just like humans, animals like living near coastal plains and waterways. In fact, cities such as Sydney and Melbourne are “biodiversity hotspots” – boasting...