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The Role of Biology in Conservation
šø Conservation biology in action! See how multidisciplinary research at the Centre for Conservation Science is driving innovative approaches to tackle biodiversity loss.
CCS Team
Nov 17, 20251 min read
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How to Protect an Ecosystem on Life-support from Destructive Invaders? Understanding the Spatial Ecology of an Invasive Predator, the Domestic Cat, to Restore the Unique Ecosystems on Norfolk Island
Author: Andrew Tilley ā Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management (Honours) The ecosystems present on Norfolk Island evolved under unique conditions. The island is geographically isolated, and while it is an Australian territory, it is located closest to New Caledonia (767 km to the north) and is part of the mostly submerged Zealandia continental mass. This has enabled the speciation of endemic flora and fauna. Living under the shadow of the towering Norfolk Pine, icon
Andrew Tilley
Oct 23, 20253 min read
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Conservation Songs from the Centre for Conservation Science Team
Matt Hayward My favourite conservation science-related song is a version of a Cold Play song that emphasises we should base our conservation decisions on evidence rather than what supports our preconceived ideas or feelings. This was brought to my attention having faced vitriol from eminent scientists during the debate about the quality of evidence associated with claims that dingoes control foxes and cats 1,2 . Viva La Evidence - James McCormack Jacob Jones My favourite cons
CCS Team
Oct 22, 20252 min read
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Dashain: A Tapestry of Memories and Meaning from a Nepali PhD student living in Oz
Author: SailendraĀ Raj Giri Dashain: A Tapestry of Memories and Meaning Even 12,000 kilometres away from home, the sounds of my childhood...
SailendraĀ Raj Giri
Oct 3, 20254 min read
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Activities in Mt Zero-Taravale
Author: Yamil Di Blanco I recently had the unique opportunity to spend a full month living and working at the Mount Zero-Taravale...
Yamil E. Di Blanco
Sep 9, 20252 min read
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Revising the Taxonomy of Pelodryadid Frogs
By Michael Mahony Figure 9. Images in life of Amnihyla This document presents a comprehensive phylogenetic revision of the Pelodryadidae...
Michael Mahony
Aug 7, 20251 min read
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Captive Breeding Success for the Saving Littlejohnās Tree Frog Project
Author: Kaya Klop-Toker Recent rains and cold winter temperatures were the likely catalyst for successful breeding in the Centre for...

Kaya Klop-Toker
Jul 14, 20251 min read
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The Fur Real Podcast
Matt was recently hosted my Mark Kyle on his TheFurRealPodcast where he talked about quokkas as the happiest animal in the world and a...

matthewhayward0
Apr 11, 20251 min read
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Constructed ponds for threatened frog show early signs of success
Litoria littlejohni (Littlejohn's tree frog - LLJ) is listed as Endangered with extinction on the IUCN Red List. The Centre for...

matthewhayward0
Mar 27, 20252 min read
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Newly Discovered Australian Frogs Provides Evidence That Adaption To Climate Change May Not Be Possible In Some Frogs
Updates from Michael Mahony Photo of newly described species by Stephen Mahony The common mantra for persistence in the face of climate...
Michael Mahony
Feb 20, 20255 min read
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Reflections and Aspirations: A Year in Science, 2024
Our wonderful end of year Christmas Party - Kaya and Matt presenting some awards. As the year comes to a close, members of the...

Kate Tunstill
Dec 23, 20246 min read
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Tips for Surviving University
Author: James Taylor So you have begun undergrad ⦠life is different from school, you are in a new environment, new people and with that...
James Taylor
Nov 18, 20242 min read
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Creating Stepping Stones for the Endangered Littlejohnās tree frog
Author: Anne Ibbotson Image: Anne during a survey night in the Watagan Mountains I have been incredibly fortunate to be a part of an...

Anne Ibbotson
Nov 11, 20242 min read
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The Struggle Juggle ā Balancing Research and Family Life
Author: Alex Callen I love my research, but I probably donāt eat and breathe it as much as younger researchers do. As a conservation...

Alex Callen
Nov 4, 20243 min read
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New Publication: Towards an Integrated Approach to Amphibian Conservation: A Case Study of the Littlejohnās Tree Frog
Author: Rose Upton Littlejohn's tree frog being swabbed for chytrid fungus. This week we are very excited to see our newest publication...

Rose Upton
Oct 28, 20241 min read
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Subtropical Reefs ā What are they? Why should we care?
Author: James Wong Image: Jim ready to sample some fishes in Kingston Lagoon at Norfolk Island.Ā A quick disclaimer and a preface ā Iām a...

James Wong
Oct 21, 20243 min read
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Unpredictable Careers in the Environment
Author: Jacob Jones I have always been interested in the natural world. When I was growing up, I wanted to be a palaeontologist...

Jacob Jones
Oct 14, 20242 min read
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Reintroducing the Southern Stuttering Frog: Monitoring the Return of Mixophyes australis to Royal National Park
Author: Jasmine Clarkson Exciting research is underway at the CSRG to monitor the reintroduction of Mixophyes australis Ā (M. australis),...
Jasmine Clarkson
Oct 7, 20242 min read
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From Experiments to Empathy: The Overtime Role of a Lab Mum
Author: Alex Callen I have terrible imposter syndrome. Iām no psychologist but I think academia is one of the worst professions for it....

Alex Callen
Sep 30, 20242 min read
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Navigating Challenges and Embracing Rewards ā Doing Fieldwork in Tonga š
Author: Siosina Katoa Taula Island - Tonga, located in the far south of the Vava'u Group in the north of the country. TongaĀ is a small...

Siosina Katoa
Sep 23, 20242 min read
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