This #scienceweek we’ll also shine a light on our crucial #conservationscience partnerships and how they are underpinned by our specialist staff working across key areas including #wildlifehealth, #ecology, #animalbehavior, #animalwelfare, #reproduction, and #genetics. 
Our multi-disciplinary, hypothesis-driven research focuses on natural & social sciences, & is structured to: (1) understand, predict & address #keythreats impacting #wildlife & their habitats, & (2) promote species’ adaptability and #ecosystemresilience.
We’re an Accredited Research Establishment with an #AnimalEthics Committee that operates in accordance with the Animal Research Act 1985 and is reviewed by the NSW Dept of Primary Industries (DPI).
Our scientific research occurs on-site in our #zoos and out the field. Projects are scrutinized for their scientific and educational value and must be deemed ethically acceptable before being approved. #fieldwork
A major strength of Taronga’s #science team is collective experience from working in NGOs, industry and being embedded in govt agencies tackling real-world, real-time #conservation issues.
Many of our scientists also hold co-joint or adjunct positions with leading universities. With this collective experience, our role is to pursue excellence in #science to inform future policy and National priorities for #conservation action.
In the last 10 years we have partnered on 14 @arc_gov_au Linkage grants
We have a #Science Advisory Council with representatives of Taronga’s academic, #conservation and community partners to provide subject matter expertise and strategic input into #conservationscience at Taronga
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