Endangered species
Perth’s ancient shrimp link to Gondwana presumed lost
The water loss at Loch McNess and the caves of Yanchep National Park have been dramatic over the past 20 years.
- by Peter de Kruijff
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Geographe Bay a family-friendly destination for more than just humans
Researchers believe more whales are coming to Geographe Bay as the population which migrates to Australia recovers from historic whaling practices.
- by Peter de Kruijff
Plibersek faces major challenges as environment minister
Three major environmental reforms were pledged by Labor, they are now being urged to get to work on them immediately to halt Australia’s extinction crisis.
- by Mike Foley
Will WA have to lose forests to fuel a renewable energy future?
More mining will be needed to build the infrastructure needed for a global energy transition, but there could be local environmental costs in the process.
- by Peter de Kruijff
Development closing in on Perth’s most biodiverse wetland to face EPA scrutiny
Several applications for rezoning and developments around the Greater Brixton Street Wetlands – which contains more than 500 species of plants – are being examined by WA’s independent environmental watchdog.
- by Peter de Kruijff
Last-ditch bid to stop Gnangara pine removal and save black cockatoos
A referral has been made to the Environmental Protection Authority to try and stop the Gnagara Mound pines from being cut down by the end of next year.
- by Peter de Kruijff
Double-whammy strikes koalas as second virus threatens populations
A virus similar to HIV in humans is causing koalas to succumb to chlamydia more readily, giving clues as to how to save the species, UQ researchers have found.
- by Stuart Layt
From the Archives, 1992: Navy mobilises to save 90,000 giant clams
Thirty years ago, the navy launched Operation Clamsaver to rescue up to 90,000 giant clams - an endangered species - in danger of dying from overcrowding due to a too-successful breeding program in North Queensland.
- by Michael Magazanik
Baiting. Shoot nights. Sniffer dogs. 4500 man hours: The fox that won’t be caught
Nicknamed Rambo for good reason, one fox roaming a wildlife sanctuary is yet to be captured, despite a four-year search. What makes him so elusive?
- by Angus Fontaine
Farmer sells slice of ‘heaven’ to protect endangered species
Victoria’s animal and bird emblems are known to live on the land Bruce Logan has sold to conservation group Trust For Nature.
- by Benjamin Preiss