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First Aid in Birds

By L. J. Filippich
Series: Other RZS NSW Publications
Publisher: Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales
Published: 01 January 0001
10.7882/RZSNSW.1990.005
EISBN: 0-949324-29-9
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Differential use of habitat aids local coexistence of three species of wrens (Maluridae) and the White-browed Scrubwren Sericornis frontalis : Pardalotidae in Myall Lakes National Park

Mark Sanders, L. Win Filewood, Barry Fox
Journal: Australian Zoologist
Australian Zoologist (2014) 33 (2): 223–232.
https://doi.org/10.7882/AZ.2005.019
Published: 17 March 2014
... the family of Maluridae. However, studies into the community structure of Australian birds (Recher et al. 1985; Holmes and Recher 1986) have also included other species that are not members of the Maluridae family. These Differential use of habitat aids local coexistence of three species of wrens (Maluridae...
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An overview of the Australian Insect Farm: aiding education and research

By Sue Hasenpusch
Series: Other RZS NSW Publications
Publisher: Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales
Published: 01 January 1999
10.7882/RZSNSW.1999.069
EISBN: 0-9586085-1-2
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Ant genus to species ratios: a practical trial for surrogacy value in Victorian forests

By Peter J. Neville, T. R. New
Series: Other RZS NSW Publications
Publisher: Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales
Published: 01 January 1999
10.7882/RZSNSW.1999.023
EISBN: 0-9586085-1-2
... relationship was found for ant genera and species for the entire sampling period, approximating a 1:1 ratio. Strong relationships between genera and species were maintained after disturbance, and these may aid rapid assessment of diversity and change of ant faunas In the mesic forests of south-east Australia. ...
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One year on: rapid assessment of fauna and red fox diet after the 2019–20 mega-fires in the Blue Mountains, New South Wales

Emma E. Spencer, Chris R. Dickman, Glenda M. Wardle, Thomas M. Newsome, Aaron C. Greenville
Journal: Australian Zoologist
Australian Zoologist (2022) 42 (2): 304–325.
https://doi.org/10.7882/AZ.2022.033
Published: 10 August 2022
...Emma E. Spencer; Chris R. Dickman; Glenda M. Wardle; Thomas M. Newsome; Aaron C. Greenville ABSTRACT Australia’s 2019–20 mega-fires burnt 79% of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, prompting an urgent need for rapid on-ground post-fire assessments of flora and fauna to aid in post-fire...
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Looking to the future: what next for the dingo?

Thomas Newsome
Journal: Australian Zoologist
Australian Zoologist (2021) 41 (3): 643–653.
https://doi.org/10.7882/AZ.2021.040
Published: 28 October 2021
... stakeholders. To aid this, I briefly summarise how far we have come in terms of increasing our knowledge of the ecology and behaviour of dingoes since the Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales held its first symposium on the dingo in 1999. I summarise the key debates that have arisen during this period...
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Virtual fencing as a wildlife-vehicle collision mitigation measure: technical function, wildlife response and considerations for installation in an urban environment

Julie Reeves, Scott Burnett, Elizabeth Brunton
Journal: Australian Zoologist
Australian Zoologist (2021) 42 (1): 56–70.
https://doi.org/10.7882/AZ.2021.021
Published: 19 July 2021
...Julie Reeves; Scott Burnett; Elizabeth Brunton ABSTRACT Virtual wildlife fencing presents as a cost-effective measure for roadkill mitigation, which aids in reducing fragmentation of wildlife populations by facilitating safer movement of wildlife across the landscape. In this study, we conducted...
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The role of retained strips for fauna conservation in production forests in Tasmania

By Robert J. Taylor
Series: Other RZS NSW Publications
Publisher: Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales
Published: 01 January 1991
10.7882/RZSNSW.1991.023
EISBN: 0-9599951-5-3
... Strips of retained forest are used to aid fauna conservation in State Forests in several mainland states. Their use has often been justified in terms of maintenance of animal movement and they are thus referred to as wildlife corridors. I argue that it is unlikely that strips of retained forest...
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Protection status of marine mammals in Commonwealth waters

By M. J. Tucker, R. A. Puddicombe
Series: Other RZS NSW Publications
Publisher: Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales
Published: 01 January 0001
10.7882/RZSNSW.1988.015
EISBN: 0959995145
... protective measures may be required. The value of research and public awareness is emphasized as an aid to influencing future conservation and management decisions. ...
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Journal Articles

Observations of hunting behaviour in an urban predator: the domestic Dog Canis familiaris

Graham Fulton
Journal: Australian Zoologist
Australian Zoologist (2014) 37 (1): 102–104.
https://doi.org/10.7882/AZ.2014.009
Published: 02 June 2014
... in a botanical garden and the other on a beach. The two dogs adapted their behaviours for the habitat and the particular challenges presented. One dog used waves in a beach environment, which aided concealment and increased its momentum when springing at gulls. The other dog followed a dry ephemeral stream...
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Revision of the Atlas of New South Wales Wildlife

Murray Ellis
Journal: Australian Zoologist
Australian Zoologist (2014) 28 (1-4): 59–64.
https://doi.org/10.7882/AZ.1992.014
Published: 17 March 2014
...Murray Ellis A revised computer-based wildlife inventory programme has been developed to aid the collation and mapping of fauna and flora information. Field data woks have been produced to facilitate the collection of significant records in a format that is easy to handle. Current maps...
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A preliminary investigation of the distribution of koalas and their potential habitat in the Tweed Shire, and implications for management

Judy Faulks
Journal: Australian Zoologist
Australian Zoologist (2014) 27 (1-2): 1–13.
https://doi.org/10.7882/AZ.1991.001
Published: 17 March 2014
...Judy Faulks The conservation of koala habitat was identified by Tweed Shire Council in 1989 as a priority for investigation to aid planning and decision making. The aim of this study was to determine the distribution of koalas in the shire and to identify potential koala habitat. This was achieved...
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Historical accounts of toxicity to introduced carnivores consuming bronzewing pigeons ( Phaps chalcoptera and P. elegans ) and other vertebrate fauna in south-west Western Australia

David Peacock, Per Christensen, Brian Williams
Journal: Australian Zoologist
Australian Zoologist (2011) 35 (3): 826–842.
https://doi.org/10.7882/AZ.2011.034
Published: 20 October 2011
... emphasis on the maintenance and restoration of Gastrolobium plants and thickets through appropriate fire regimes is likely to aid survival of native fauna through improved shelter, food supply and secondary poisoning of introduced predators. Further research is warranted to confirm toxicity of native...
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Echolocation calls of eight microchiroptera from Papua New Guinea

By Tanya Leary, Michael Pennay
Series: Other RZS NSW Publications
Publisher: Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales
Published: 01 January 2011
10.7882/FS.2011.014
EISBN: 978-0-9803272-4-3
... with use of both mist nets and harp traps in PNG. Bat detectors may help overcome some of these problems, however, they have not been widely used in PNG primarily due to the lack of a body of reference calls to aid species identification. Using the Anabat system, we recorded 744 reference echolocation call...
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Carp in Australian Rivers

By Dean Gilligan
Series: Other RZS NSW Publications
Publisher: Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales
Published: 01 January 2007
10.7882/FS.2007.006
EISBN: 978-0-9803272-1-2
... colonisation of the Murray River, and aided by widespread flooding in 1974, carp populations rapidly spread throughout the Murray-Darling Basin and established populations in all states except the Northern Territory. Although commercial, anecdotal and some scientific data suggest that carp populations have...
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Conserving Papua New Guinea's forest fauna through community planning

By Tanya Leary, Ted Mamu
Series: Other RZS NSW Publications
Publisher: Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales
Published: 01 January 2004
10.7882/FS.2004.014
EISBN: 978-0-9586085-8-9
... establishment of conservation areas by committed landowners may be part of the answer to achieving conservation of PNG's forest fauna, we also highlight research priorities which will aid the assessment of the effectiveness of conservation areas, and help to determine what other off-reserve measures may need...
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Tree-planting to conserve flying-foxes and reduce orchard damage

By Brad Law, Peggy Eby, Doug Somerville
Series: Other RZS NSW Publications
Publisher: Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales
Published: 01 January 2002
10.7882/FS.2002.041
EISBN: 978-0-9586085-4-1
... could be achieved by replanting spring flowering tree species lost from past clearing. To aid this process we develop winter and spring species lists, prioritized on the basis of past clearing and their likelihood of contributing reliable food sources for flying-foxes in the future. We discuss ideas...
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Journal Articles

Snakebite – the most ignored way to die

Robert Johnson, AM BVSc MANZCVS CertZooMed BA FAVA
Journal: Australian Zoologist
Australian Zoologist (2023)
https://doi.org/10.7882/AZ.2023.011
Published: 12 April 2023
... be mitigated and managed. At our clinic we have a venomous snake protocol. The immediate actions of my nurse, and the snake handler, in administering appropriate first aid were commended upon by the ambulance officers and the hospital emergency staff. The renal damage was temporary, and I returned to work...
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A survey of veterinary professionals about their interactions with free-living native animals and the volunteer wildlife rehabilitation sector in New South Wales, Australia

Ron Haering, Vanessa Wilson, Annie Zhuo, Peter Stathis
Journal: Australian Zoologist
Australian Zoologist (2020) 41 (2): 254–282.
https://doi.org/10.7882/AZ.2020.045
Published: 03 December 2020
...? More than one factor could be selected. (n=109) to Extremely useful were Knowing when and how to euthanase a sick or injured animal (51.4 Performing first aid and initial treatment (40.3%) and recognising common injuries and diseases (33.3%) (Figure 9). At least half the veterinarians surveyed...
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A new Director for Taronga

Marianne Cochrane
Journal: Australian Zoologist
Australian Zoologist (2014) 24 (2): 114.
https://doi.org/10.7882/AZ.1987.011
Published: 17 March 2014
.... As well as his research, he lectured in the School of Veterinary Science, becoming an Associate Professor. During this time he became very invoked in over- seas aid work, and spent most of the University holidays abroad - chiefly in Indonesia - working on the Australian Overseas Aid Programme. Though...
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