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Australian Zoologist (2025)
Published: 03 April 2025
..., and optimizing deployment strategies to improve WDD efficiency with a focus on nest detection. The study provided insights into the potential use of WDDs in turtle detection and underscores the potential of WDDs as a tool in enhancing conservation efforts for freshwater turtles. Correspondence: Shae Holden...
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Australian Zoologist (2020) 40 (3): 449–461.
Published: 01 May 2020
... science is largely attributed to technology and has resulted in citizen science now recognised as having the potential to augment and enhance traditional scientific research and monitoring. Citizen science can deliver a level of spatial granularity often not possible with conventional research...
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Australian Zoologist (2015) 37 (4): 461–471.
Published: 01 September 2015
..., invasive species present a concern for potential ecological impacts, including alteration of vegetation communities, and competition and displacement of native fauna (e.g., Bleach et al. 2014; Cooke 2014; Grarock et al. 2014; Mutze et al. 2014; Old et al. 2014). The Red-whiskered Bulbul is one of two...
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Australian Zoologist (2014) 27 (1-2): 1–13.
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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Australian Zoologist (2012) 35 (4): 983–990.
Published: 29 January 2012
... and heatwave conditions in south-western Queensland Austral Ecology 13 451 461 Green, K., Stein, J. A. and Driessen, M. M. 2008. The projected distributions of Mastacomys fuscus and Rattus lutreolus in south-eastern Australia under a scenario of climate change: potential for increased competition...
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Australian Zoologist (2011) 34 (1): 92–96.
Published: 04 October 2011
... numbers of birds can be captured and it is essential that both males and females are included in the sample. In such situations, behavioural studies or laparoscopy may not be appropriate because of the time required or potential risks to the individuals respectively. Molecular genetic sexing techniques...
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Australian Zoologist (2011) 34 (1): 22–36.
Published: 04 October 2011
...Sarah Munks; Mark Wapstra; Ross Corkrey; Helen Otley; Georgia Miller; Bernard Walker The relationship between environmental variables and the occurrence of potential hollows and hollow-bearing trees in three dry forest types (dry Eucalyptus delegatensis forest, E. pulchella - E. globulus - E...
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Series: Other RZS NSW Publications
Publisher: Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales
Published: 01 January 2004
10.7882/FS.2004.899
EISBN: 978-0-9586085-8-9
... practices and hygienic implementation of roadworks, drainage and logging. Without such precautionary and preventive management, Phytophthora cinnamomi has the potential to significantly reduce the diversity of forest fauna. ...
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Series: Other RZS NSW Publications
Publisher: Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales
Published: 01 January 2002
10.7882/FS.2002.007
EISBN: 978-0-9586085-3-4
..., including chemical synthesis and aquaculture. By adopting a precautionary approach, new marine bioresources could be developed in a sustainable manner. Consequently, bioprospecting does have potential to contribute biodiversity research and the conservation of natural resources. ...
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Series: Other RZS NSW Publications
Publisher: Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales
Published: 01 January 1999
10.7882/RZSNSW.1999.020
EISBN: 0-9586085-1-2
... We examined patterns in the abundance and species richness of arthropods in Australian rangelands, and explored the potential for using different biotic groups (plants, vertebrates and arthropods) as indicators of grazing impact. The most diverse and abundant arthropods in pitfall-traps were...
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Series: Other RZS NSW Publications
Publisher: Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales
Published: 01 January 1999
10.7882/RZSNSW.1999.049
EISBN: 0-9586085-1-2
... The resource potential of most molluscs is likely to be underestimated . One mollusc, Dicathais orbita, produces a number of potential resources, including pharmaceuticals and materials, from both the adults and egg masses. The value of natural resources can change over time and one resource...
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Series: Other RZS NSW Publications
Publisher: Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales
Published: 01 January 2007
10.7882/FS.2007.007
EISBN: 978-0-9803272-1-2
... pathways of introduction, and the potential threats the invading species presents to the receiving environment. We suggest immediate action is required to ascertain the invasive potential of this species. ...
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Series: Other RZS NSW Publications
Publisher: Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales
Published: 01 January 2002
10.7882/FS.2002.011
EISBN: 978-0-9586085-3-4
... Keeping native animals as pets has recently been proposed as a new strategy to enhance the conservation of wildlife in Australia. In this paper we critically examine the arguments put by the proponents of a native animal pet industry, discuss potential problems associated with it and cover...
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Series: Other RZS NSW Publications
Publisher: Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales
Published: 01 January 2002
10.7882/FS.2002.003
EISBN: 978-0-9586085-3-4
... catastrophically. Environmental and economic necessity urges us to consider all potential strategies that could turn this around, whether or not they fly in the face of conservative or minority group prejudices. Sustainable use of native wildlife, in urban as well as rural Australia, has the potential to increase...
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Series: Other RZS NSW Publications
Publisher: Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales
Published: 01 January 1999
10.7882/RZSNSW.1999.030
EISBN: 0-9586085-1-2
... the potential of this resource , valuable for sustainable primary production and waste management, to be further investigated for its potential to assist the Australian environment. ...
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Series: Other RZS NSW Publications
Publisher: Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales
Published: 01 January 2004
10.7882/FS.2004.959
EISBN: 978-0-9586085-8-9
... plants) known to be, or potentially, sensitive to logging in south-eastern Australia, and reviews of the potential for species and functional groups to serve as bio-indicators in monitoring programmes. The study also categorised plant and animal species in terms of their known or suspected sensitivity...