Forty-one new flora and fauna species added to Australia's threatened list
A number of animals, plants and an entire ecosystem were added to Australia's extinction watch list in 2024. We look at the new species under threat.
First IVF kangaroo embryo claimed by Australia-based scientists. They say it's key step toward saving endangered marsupials.
Australia-based scientists say they've produced the world's first kangaroo embryo through IVF and hailed it as a key step ...
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2025 Middleton Fund Award Boosts Native Fauna Research
The Academy is pleased to announce the awardees of its 2025 Margaret Middleton Fund for endangered Australian native vertebrate animals, which supports early-career ecology researchers focused on ...
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To save Australia's animals, scientists must count how many are left. But what if they're getting it wrong?
It's also a problem for Australia's unique and vulnerable biodiversity ... scientists might physically count individual plants or animals, or review sound or video recordings.
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World's first Kangaroo embryo using IVF born in Australia
Australian scientists have successfully produced the world’s first-ever kangaroo embryo using in vitro fertilisation, or ...
Australia creates first kangaroo embryo using IVF
Scientists hope breakthrough will help save endangered marsupial species such as koalas, Tasmanian devils and northern ...
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Animal charity Humane Society International Australia becomes 'Humane World for Animals' to better encompass mission and global presence
For more than 30 years globally, and in Australia, Humane World for Animals―formerly called Humane Society International―has worked to tackle the root causes of animal cruelty ...
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Forty-one new flora and fauna species added to Australia's threatened list
The number of Australian animals, plants and unique ecological communities officially recognised as being in danger of extinction rose to 2,142 last year. Australia has one of the world's highest ...
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To save Australia’s animals, scientists must count how many are left. But what if they’re getting it wrong?
David Lindenmayer receives funding from the Australian Research Council ... scientists might physically count individual plants or animals, or review sound or video recordings.