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Series: Other RZS NSW Publications
Publisher: Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales
Published: 01 January 2002
10.7882/FS.2002.015
EISBN: 978-0-9586085-3-4
... for wild-shot kangaroos as an alternative to conventional sheep grazing has much to offer the conservation of rangelands, but there are some who strongly oppose any commercial use of Australia's wildlife. Philosopher and animal rights activist Peter Singer asks us to “consider whether it is ethically...
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Australian Zoologist (2023)
Published: 28 April 2023
... root rot Austropuccinia psidii Phytophthora cinnamomi fungi oomycetes The impact of plant diseases on wildlife in Australia Brett A. Summerell Australian Institute of Botanical Science Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney, New South Wales 2000 Australia...
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Australian Zoologist (2022) 42 (2): 534–560.
Published: 24 June 2022
... * Corresponding author, email: kara.youngentob.anu.edu.au tree hollows artificial dens fire wildlife management climate change Greater glider Petauroides volans Helping wildlife beat the heat: Testing strategies to improve the thermal performance of nest boxes Isabella Howard1, Jenna C. H. Ridley2...
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Australian Zoologist (2022) 42 (3): 702–718.
Published: 24 January 2022
...Vanessa Barratt; Fabien Medvecky ABSTRACT Australia’s 20,000+ wildlife volunteers rescue and rehabilitate native animals. They respond to hundreds of phone calls and enquiries every day, mostly from members of the public, seeking help and advice about injured, orphaned, nuisance or unusual wildlife...
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Australian Zoologist (2021) 42 (1): 130–145.
Published: 18 August 2021
...K. R. Ashman; D. J. Watchorn; D. A. Whisson ABSTRACT Identifying threats and their regional occurrence across a species’ range is increasingly valuable for prioritising threat-specific interventions and achieving effective conservation outcomes. We surveyed registered wildlife rehabilitators...
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Australian Zoologist (2020) 40 (4): 575–584.
Published: 01 June 2020
...Megan C. Fabian; Amelia S. Cook; Julie M. Old ABSTRACT People's behaviour towards the conservation of Australian wildlife is important, because people's actions are the main causative factor associated with the demise and future recovery of wildlife conservation. We investigated the type...
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Australian Zoologist (2020) 40 (4): 585–604.
Published: 01 June 2020
...Megan C. Fabian; Amelia S. Cook; Julie M. Old ABSTRACT People's attitudes towards the conservation of Australian wildlife is of particular importance as the types of attitudes people hold can have a significant impact on conservation solutions. We investigated attitudes held towards Australian...
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Australian Zoologist (2020) 40 (3): 364–378.
Published: 01 May 2020
... in tremendous capacity for wildlife researchers to remotely collect physiological, behavioural and social data from wildlife in circumstances that were unthinkable just decades ago. While this technology can provide us with a unique insight into the “secret lives” of wild animals, there is a need to evaluate...
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Australian Zoologist (2020) 40 (3): 407–415.
Published: 01 May 2020
...), such as drones. As this technology has improved in reliability and affordability it has replaced the traditional use of fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters. Drones do, however, have limitations; primarily in their limited flight duration, potential to disturb wildlife and concerns over safety. Here we introduce...
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Australian Zoologist (2019) 40 (1): 170–180.
Published: 01 January 2019
...Stephanie Hing; Jordan O. Hampton; Troy. J. Gibson ABSTRACT Animal welfare is an important concern wherever people are called upon to kill wildlife. Notwithstanding the ethical dilemmas surrounding the killing of wildlife in various situations, if an animal is to be killed we have a duty to select...
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Australian Zoologist (2017) 39 (1): 81–84.
Published: 01 December 2017
... and wild, illegitimate, interlopers. This does not mean that no wild animals are welcome on the farm, but hospitality The Promises of Pests: Wildlife in Agricultural Landscapes Emily O GormanA and Thom van DoorenB AMacquarie University, Department of Geography and Planning, Macquarie University, North...
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Australian Zoologist (2017) 39 (1): 120–126.
Published: 01 December 2017
...Robyn Alders; Richard Kock ABSTRACT We review the linkages between food security, nutrition and wildlife conservation in the early 21st century. Declines in wildlife populations and habitats have occurred in parallel with increasing human population and the global emergence of the double burden...