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Australian Zoologist (2015) 37 (4): 501–507.
Published: 01 September 2015
...). While an immature eucalypt plantation is unlikely to have many of the retreat opportunities mentioned above, the susceptibility of plantation trees to native stem- boring insects may present a unique opportunity for tree frogs. Flooded Gum Eucalyptus grandis occurs naturally along the east coast...
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Australian Zoologist (2017) 39 (1): 26–30.
Published: 01 December 2017
... Nations FAO propounds the view that the rearing of edible insects (as opposed to traditional Insect farming and consumption in Australia - opportunities and barriers Julia Bartrim 20 Waller Street, Mount Gravatt QLD 4122 A BS TR A CT This paper explores the potential for a viable industry in Australia...
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Australian Zoologist (2014) 32 (3): 420–430.
Published: 17 March 2014
...: turning political debate into opportunity. Wildlife Society Bulletin 30(2): 644-650. Researching feral horse ecology and behaviour: turning political debate into opportunity Wildlife Society Bulletin 30 644 650 Linklater, W.L. 2000. Adaptive explanation in socio-ecology: lessons from...
Book Chapter
Series: Other RZS NSW Publications
Publisher: Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales
Published: 01 January 1999
10.7882/RZSNSW.1999.072
EISBN: 0-9586085-1-2
Book Chapter
Book Chapter
Series: Other RZS NSW Publications
Publisher: Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales
Published: 01 January 1993
10.7882/RZSNSW.1993.043
EISBN: 0-9599951-8-8
... Areas declared as wilderness provide an opportunity for biological conservation through their large size, lack of modification, restriction of access and management with the primary aim of maintaining natural systems and genetic diversity. Wilderness areas may be impacted by global change...
Book Chapter
Series: Other RZS NSW Publications
Publisher: Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales
Published: 01 January 2004
10.7882/FS.2004.101
EISBN: 978-0-9586085-7-2
... For a highly urbanised city, such as Sydney, there are limited opportunities for revegetation. Through consultation with councils, private landholders, community groups and State Government agencies, realistic opportunities have been identified particularly along riparian and transport corridors...
Book Chapter
Series: Other RZS NSW Publications
Publisher: Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales
Published: 01 January 1999
10.7882/RZSNSW.1999.028
EISBN: 0-9586085-1-2
... The challenges and opportunities to biological systematics that are discussed result from the need to provide information critical to knowledge-based and effective conservation of our flora and fauna, especially invertebrates . Topics covered include: the magnitude of the challenge in terms...
Book Chapter
Series: Other RZS NSW Publications
Publisher: Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales
Published: 01 January 2010
10.7882/FS.2010.014
EISBN: 978-0-9803272-3-6
... briefly survey the diversity of Sydney's fish fauna, highlighting key aspects of life history that relate to distribution, and key habitats. Several iconic species are described in more detail, and local and climate change threats are outlined in relation to mitigation opportunities. ...
Book Chapter
Series: Other RZS NSW Publications
Publisher: Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales
Published: 01 January 2013
10.7882/FS.2013.014
EISBN: 978-0-9874309-1-5
..., but whether their biology can be broadly generalised is unclear. By channelling research into a limited range of species, we miss the opportunity to test theory on a wider range of species and the discovery of new biological phenomena. With new technologies and laboratory facilities becoming more affordable...
Book Chapter
Series: Other RZS NSW Publications
Publisher: Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales
Published: 01 January 2012
10.7882/FS.2012.023
EISBN: 978-0-9803272-6-7
... of climate change on Australian native fauna. We conclude that there are limited opportunities for explicit outcomes; however, the research is valuable in a broader context of underpinning longer term research. ...
Journal Articles
Australian Zoologist (2020) 41 (3): 550–567.
Published: 27 October 2020
...-based approaches to carnivore management in the context of conflicts with humans are limited and highlight a growing need to develop new initiatives involving a broad spectrum of interested parties. To help identify management opportunities provided by using a SES applied to human-canid conflict, we...
Book Chapter
Series: Other RZS NSW Publications
Publisher: Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales
Published: 01 January 1991
10.7882/RZSNSW.1991.013
EISBN: 0-9599951-5-3
... The aim of this chapter is to encourage an historical view in considering the conservation of Australia’s forest fauna. The settings and opportunities for fauna in today’s forests are closely related to the cutting practices and management regimes of the past. To provide a context...
Book Chapter
Series: Other RZS NSW Publications
Publisher: Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales
Published: 01 January 2004
10.7882/FS.2004.054
EISBN: 0-9586085-9-8
... but their advice may be improved by training, feedback of performance, consistent communication formats, and awareness of motivational and other sources of bias. A suite of behavioural and numerical methods to aggregate opinions and communicate uncertainty provides new opportunities. ...
Journal Articles
Australian Zoologist (2020) 40 (3): 462–467.
Published: 01 May 2020
...Paul Willis ABSTRACT Research communication has changed rapidly over the last decade creating new opportunities for researchers in all disciplines to communicate their research directly to an engaged audience. The communication of research now needs to be seen as a continuous process...
Journal Articles
Australian Zoologist (2020) 40 (3): 449–461.
Published: 01 May 2020
...Erin Roger; Patrick Tegart; Rebekah Dowsett; Michael A. Kinsela; Mitchell D. Harley; Geetha Ortac ABSTRACT Citizen science is growing rapidly in Australia and globally, and presents valuable opportunities to engage with the community and amplify scientific research. The recent growth in citizen...
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Australian Zoologist (2020) 40 (3): 379–391.
Published: 01 May 2020
..., https://motus.org ) provides an unprecedented opportunity to build an affordable and proven infrastructure that will boost wildlife biology research and connect Australian researchers domestically and with international wildlife research. We briefly describe the system conceptually and technologically...
Book Chapter
Series: Other RZS NSW Publications
Publisher: Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales
Published: 01 January 2011
10.7882/FS.2011.048
EISBN: 978-0-9803272-4-3
... The 2007 forum on the biology and conservation of Australasian bats provided a snapshot of the issues and state of knowledge at that time, now recorded for posterity in this book. As we went to press in 2011, the ‘International Year of the Bat’ provided an opportunity for bat researchers...
Journal Articles
Australian Zoologist (2018) 39 (3): 513–519.
Published: 01 September 2018
... that black rats are likely to be limited by refuge opportunities within urban areas, and will rapidly investigate shelter opportunities. Removing available shelter habitat is likely to be an effective means of reducing rat populations within urban areas, particularly adjacent to bushland sites...
Book Chapter
Series: Other RZS NSW Publications
Publisher: Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales
Published: 01 January 1999
10.7882/RZSNSW.1999.063
EISBN: 0-9586085-1-2
... is of great importance, both because of their role in the ecosystem and because their diversity in social and mating structures provides unparalleled opportunities for broad evolutionary studies. Major threats to the Australian bee fauna are illustrated by examples, and include habitat deterioration...