Tag: conservation
Why do we love koalas so much? Because they look like human babies
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The koala is a much-loved species and lucrative tourism drawcard. Yet, for all its popularity, koalas are forecast to be extinct in NSW within 30...
‘Good luck fella, stay safe’: a snake catcher explains why our fear of brown snakes is misplaced
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Sun, sea … snakes: all three are synonymous with the Australian summer, but only the first two are broadly welcomed. And of all...
Sunday essay: in praise of pardalotes, unique birds living in a damaged country
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I’ve spent more of my life with pardalotes than with most other acquaintances. They are an obscure and odd group of four...
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...
Predators, prey and moonlight singing: how phases of the Moon affect native wildlife
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Humans have long been inspired and transfixed by the Moon, and as we’re discovering, moonlight can also change the behaviour...
Don’t blame cats for destroying wildlife – shaky logic is leading to moral panic
Are cats really to blame for the worldwide loss of
biodiversity? Dzurag/iStock via Getty Images Plus
A number of conservationists claim cats are a zombie...