Discovery of new glider species highlights conservation risk
Research by Charles Darwin University has changed what was known about the charismatic nectar-loving sugar glider, finding that they are at more risk than ever, particularly after the recent bushfires devastating south-eastern Australia.
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Research calls for cultural valuing of Aussie species
Indigenous values should be at the centre of conservation planning and decision making to ensure more equitable environmental and cultural outcomes, according to research by a Charles Darwin University PhD candidate.
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Research provides roadmap towards global species list
A roadmap to an agreed list of all the world’s species, from mammals and birds to plants, fungi and microbes, has been created for the first time and could have global impacts for their conservation.
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Territory tales to celebrate turtle day
A series of short videos on turtles from the Territory including the story of “Bubbles”, a critically endangered Hawksbill, who was rescued in the waters off Gove, will go live this weekend to celebrate World Turtle Day on Saturday, 23 May.
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Research identifies pathways of alien arrivals
More than 1600 alien species have found their way to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Galápagos Islands threatening native wildlife, research reveals.
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Home science kits to help Top Enders grow knowledge
Families can learn the science behind native seeds and how they survive and thrive in the Top End’s dry season fires thanks to science kits available through a partnership between Inspired NT and Charles Darwin University.
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NT bird numbers soar against global decline
Shorebird populations in Australia’s north appear to be on the increase, bucking a global trend, according to research by a Charles Darwin University PhD candidate.
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Make the North’s water your business in online forums
Key information about a bid for a new Water in Northern Australia Cooperative Research Centre will be available through a series of online forums.
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Jewfish survey to uncover critical gaps
Research into the highly prized Black jewfish will aim to address critical knowledge gaps regarding the fishery in the Northern Territory.
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