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Australian “Firehawk” Raptors Intentionally Spread Wildfires
At least three Australian raptor species intentionally spread wildfires by carrying smoldering branches to unburnt areas, according to a new paper that confirms long-held traditional Aboriginal knowledge.
Reef Cam: An Underwater View of an Australian Rocky Reef
Check out a live underwater view of a rocky reef in Melbourne, Australia, and then watch the gannet cam above the surface!
Fish Tales: Sourcing Recreational Fisheries Data from Newspaper Records
Scientists successfully used historical newspaper records to gather data on recreational fishing in Australia's Noosa Estuary, revealing declines in the fishery over time.
Traditional Knowledge Helps Monitor Threatened Bilbies on Martu Country
Scientists and indigenous rangers are designing a new method for monitoring threatened bilby populations in Australia's Martu country.
Can Common Names Help Avian Subspecies Conservation?
New research from Conservancy scientists outlines a new list of Australian bird subspecies, assigning each an English common name for the first time in an effort to aid conservation.
The Weird Tale of the Carrion-eating Swamp Wallaby
Have you ever observed a macropod consuming carrion? Share information about your own sightings, below.
A Day in the Life of a Field Scientist: Western Australia Edition
Follow Conservancy scientists and field reporters along for a typical day of fieldwork in the Australian desert — complete with capricious camels, off-road adventures, and good science.
Wide Horizons: A Journey Across Martu Country
Follow Conservancy scientists on a journey across more than 350 kilometers of incredible Australian desert as they travel to Parnngurr Community.
Camera Trapping in the Australian Desert
Watch the best photos and video data from camera traps deep in the Australian desert.
Reclaiming Country: Combining Traditional Knowledge & Science to Care for Desert Waterholes
After decades of absence, the Martu people are returning to their land and reviving cultural practices that care for the country and the desert ecosystem.
Measuring the Impact of Feral Camels in Australia’s Martu Desert
Conservancy scientist Eddie Game is using remote data loggers to understand the impacts of camels on waterholes in Australia’s remote Martu country.
Burning for Biodiversity: How Hunting Promotes Healthy Ecosystems in the Australian Desert
Anthropological research shows that Aboriginal hunting actually increases biodiversity in Australia's western deserts.
