Ecology

A study monitoring the activity of lizards in the Australian wild found that, surprisingly, the fastest lizards are also the most likely to die

Reporting animals in trouble can make a huge difference to our understanding of wildlife health and disease patterns

New research is using computer game models to ‘challenge’ Australian plant species to survive future climate and fire scenarios

Translocation is helping protect the endangered Key’s Matchstick Grasshopper and enhancing ecosystems in south-eastern Australia

Whether it’s a dome, cup or pendant, new research shows bird nest designs match specific climatic conditions, giving hope that some can adjust nesting behaviours for changing weather conditions

A critically endangered wingless stonefly in Australia could face extinction after the government went against scientific advice

Wattle Fellow Clancy Lester is on a mission to save Australia’s native bees by working with Indigenous communities and spreading the word about bee hotels

Tiwi Islanders proudly pursue their own social, health, economic and cultural wellbeing. Working with them has shown me the value of an Indigenous Voice to Parliament

After 15 months spent measuring 51,324 trees across 16 hectares, Australia has joined the Forest Global Earth Observatory

Ants, beetles, and all other invertebrates have complex immune systems which can protect their offspring