News: invasive species
Tracing the rapid spread of the fox across Australia
New research reveals that red foxes colonised Australia in just 60 years. Environment Institute Deputy Director Associate Professor Damien Fordham says the findings help explain past biodiversity losses and provide vital data to prevent future extinctions, offering a new framework for tracking other invasive species such as cats. Read the full study published in Diversity and Distributions, and article for The Conversation here.
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"Preserving Biodiversity" Research Tuesdays Recap
Watch Professor Andy Lowe deliver his presentation on Preserving Biodiversity, followed by a panel discussion with panellists Professor Michelle Waycott, Dr Adam Toomes, and Professor Paul Thomas.
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When the invaders are locked out: Bringing back threatened native species in outback Australia
In the latest Eco Futurists episode, Director Professor Andrew Lowe chats with Katherine Tuft and Nathan Manders of Arid Recovery, a non-profit dedicated to conserving threatened species in South Australia’s Roxby Downs.
Eat The Invaders: ABC Radio Interviews
Eat The Invaders Scientific Experts, Environment Institute Director Professor Andy Lowe and Professor Phill Cassey, were invited to speak on ABC Radio shows to discuss more about the world of invasive species!
Urgent action needed to protect Australia’s freshwater fish species from extinction
A groundbreaking study has revealed that 35 freshwater fish species across Australia are at risk of extinction, including the Kangaroo River perch, which hasn’t been seen in the wild for over 26 years.
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