Introduction Colorado State University chose to begin the review of an important article on apex predators with this erroneous statement: ‘removal of apex predators from an ecosystem can create lasting …
Why animals are important
After recent mouse plagues in Australia the state and federal governments allowed widespread use of second-generation rodenticides. However, everything we know about farm pest management tells us this solution isn’t …
You may not have heard of Budj Bim (pronounced ‘Boodgie Bim’) as it was only declared a World Heritage Area in 2019. So, what is Budji Bim? What am I …
It’s a plastic plant, I exclaim! An article by Sullivan published in The Guardian titled ‘A sea urchin: they are method actors performing The Waste Land‘ claims that ‘sea urchins …
Whale sharks are massive energy-crunching behemoths that, ironically, spend their lives in the most nutrient-poor oceans. Why? Here’s the first paradox of ecology that stumps most people. The richest, most …
This week, a paper appeared in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences journal (de Kock et al 2023) [1]. The researchers found that generations of turtles had been …
Why are cuckoos important?
Common Cuckoos are an intercontinental migrant that join a throng of other European birds making their biannual journey to and from Africa. Hearing the first spring cuckoo call is always emotional. …
Sun bears are rarely observed. This one has climbed high above the ground, attracted by the sweet smell of fruiting figs. The bear’s behaviour has shaped the forest, influencing its …
The weather has been a bit rainy lately so we couldn’t go for a swim in the bay. There’s just too much stuff floating down creek, if you know what …
Four reasons why Tiger Sharks are really important
Tiger Sharks are found throughout the world’s tropical and temperate oceans. While Great White Sharks steal the glory in terms of Hollywood, Tiger Sharks may be even more formidable. Their …