New method maps marine species connectivity for better park design
Well-designed marine parks can conserve marine life and their habitats, allow fish populations to recover, educate the public ...
DNA barcodes and citizen science images map spread of biocontrol agent for control of major invasive shrub
New CABI-led research using publicly-shared DNA barcodes and citizen science images have provided new evidence on the ...
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Invasive Cane Toad Ecology in Australia
The cane toad (Rhinella marina) is an invasive species in Australia, originally introduced to control agricultural pests. However, its introduction has led to significant ecological consequences ...
The cost of preventing extinction of Australia's priority species
A new study has estimated it would cost $15.6 billion per year for 30 years to prevent extinction for 99 of Australia's priority species. The research highlights the urgent need for increased funding ...
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The quiet catastrophe unfolding in outback Australia after spread of invasive species
A battle is being fought in some of the most remote parts of the country, and many of us wouldn't think twice if we saw the invasive species causing ... remote areas in Australia already have ...
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Australia appoints first rabbit tsar to combat invasive species
who became Australia’s national rabbit management co-ordinator at the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions late last year. Rabbits cost Australia’s agricultural sector almost A$200mn (US$ ...