It's #WorldWildlifeDay.
Australia has > 1800 threatened species & they receive ~$120 million p.a. for their recovery. Australia is an extinction hotspot.
Australia will likely spend > $100 billion on building subs.
Saving species is a great investment.
science.org/doi/10.1126/sc…
Australia has > 1800 threatened species & they receive ~$120 million p.a. for their recovery. Australia is an extinction hotspot.
Australia will likely spend > $100 billion on building subs.
Saving species is a great investment.
science.org/doi/10.1126/sc…
It's #WorldWildlifeDay.
Since the British invasion of Australia, ~230 years ago, at least 100 endemic species have been driven to extinction.
Just last month, the koala was formally listed as endangered in Qld, NSW and the ACT.
sciencedirect.com/science/articl…
Since the British invasion of Australia, ~230 years ago, at least 100 endemic species have been driven to extinction.
Just last month, the koala was formally listed as endangered in Qld, NSW and the ACT.
sciencedirect.com/science/articl…
It's #WorldWildlifeDay.
If things are to improve we need far stronger environmental laws & an immediate injection of billions in investment that'll aid species conservation, environmental recovery, create thousands of jobs, & maintain cultural values.
theconversation.com/to-fix-austral…
If things are to improve we need far stronger environmental laws & an immediate injection of billions in investment that'll aid species conservation, environmental recovery, create thousands of jobs, & maintain cultural values.
theconversation.com/to-fix-austral…
It's #WorldWildlifeDay.
We must stop the myopic focus on population size as the *main* driver of environmental calamity, it's not, it's unsustainable consumption by a minority of people that is the main game. This means challenging economic models. science.org.au/curious/earth-…
We must stop the myopic focus on population size as the *main* driver of environmental calamity, it's not, it's unsustainable consumption by a minority of people that is the main game. This means challenging economic models. science.org.au/curious/earth-…
It's #WorldWildlifeDay.
What's one of the best ways to care for wildlife?
Vote for politicians & political parties that also genuinely care about wildlife!
How do we choose?
👉 Rating climate AND environmental credentials of political candidates abc.net.au/news/2022-02-2…
What's one of the best ways to care for wildlife?
Vote for politicians & political parties that also genuinely care about wildlife!
How do we choose?
👉 Rating climate AND environmental credentials of political candidates abc.net.au/news/2022-02-2…
It's #WorldWildlifeDay.
Things to look out for:
* How much $ is a political party committing to the environment?
* Are environmental and other policies aligned (e.g. coal and saving the GBR = fail).
* Where are political donations coming from?
* What *promises* are being made?
Things to look out for:
* How much $ is a political party committing to the environment?
* Are environmental and other policies aligned (e.g. coal and saving the GBR = fail).
* Where are political donations coming from?
* What *promises* are being made?
It's #WorldWildlifeDay.
Let's pause to acknowledge just how awesome Australia's species are!
87% of mammals, 93% of reptiles, 94% of amphibians, and 92% of plants, are found nowhere else on Earth! (Chapman, 2009).
And then there's all our birds, fish, fungi & invertebrates!
Let's pause to acknowledge just how awesome Australia's species are!
87% of mammals, 93% of reptiles, 94% of amphibians, and 92% of plants, are found nowhere else on Earth! (Chapman, 2009).
And then there's all our birds, fish, fungi & invertebrates!
It's #WorldWildlifeDay.
Australia's 1900+ threatened species & ecological communities face a range of threats, including:
- habitat destruction and modification
- invasive species
- disease
- pollution
and
- climate change
We must address all threats preprints.org/manuscript/202…
Australia's 1900+ threatened species & ecological communities face a range of threats, including:
- habitat destruction and modification
- invasive species
- disease
- pollution
and
- climate change
We must address all threats preprints.org/manuscript/202…
It's #WorldWildlifeDay.
Why do we have all these problems, why are so many species in deep trouble?
It's us, it's about the choices we make. Everything is connected, as @DonADriscoll @DeakinCIE explains:
👉
Why do we have all these problems, why are so many species in deep trouble?
It's us, it's about the choices we make. Everything is connected, as @DonADriscoll @DeakinCIE explains:
👉
It's #WorldWildlifeDay.
What personal choices can we make, that can have substantial benefits for wildlife? Well, along with voting for pro-environmental political parties, there's plenty that can be done!
👉 conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/cs… - @M_Selinske et al.
What personal choices can we make, that can have substantial benefits for wildlife? Well, along with voting for pro-environmental political parties, there's plenty that can be done!
👉 conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/cs… - @M_Selinske et al.
It's #WorldWildlifeDay.
Essential ingredients for wildlife conservation are communities, culture & connections.
Large numbers of wildlife are not within reserves but on private land. We can do more to support landowners to conserve wildlife theconversation.com/national-parks…
Essential ingredients for wildlife conservation are communities, culture & connections.
Large numbers of wildlife are not within reserves but on private land. We can do more to support landowners to conserve wildlife theconversation.com/national-parks…
It's #WorldWildlifeDay.
Effective wildlife conservation does not = areas free of People, quite the opposite!
Indigenous self-determination in land management, Indigenous Protected Areas, Indigenous Rangers and Caring for Country are shining examples theconversation.com/ancient-knowle…
Effective wildlife conservation does not = areas free of People, quite the opposite!
Indigenous self-determination in land management, Indigenous Protected Areas, Indigenous Rangers and Caring for Country are shining examples theconversation.com/ancient-knowle…
It's #WorldWildlifeDay.
National parks play a vital role in conserving wildlife, but their ongoing and effective management, including supporting biodiversity monitoring, requires investment.
Many national parks simply aren't adequately cared for.
abc.net.au/radionational/…
National parks play a vital role in conserving wildlife, but their ongoing and effective management, including supporting biodiversity monitoring, requires investment.
Many national parks simply aren't adequately cared for.
abc.net.au/radionational/…
It's #WorldWildlifeDay.
Even teeny, tiny areas of habitat, such as many roadsides and railway lines, can support significant wildlife populations, including threatened species, so we need to take care of them too!
theconversation.com/destroying-veg…
Even teeny, tiny areas of habitat, such as many roadsides and railway lines, can support significant wildlife populations, including threatened species, so we need to take care of them too!
theconversation.com/destroying-veg…
It's #WorldWildlifeDay.
Some of the greatest opportunities for enjoying and conserving wildlife are in our cities! Ecologist and @tiktok_us star, Dr @kyliesoanes explains.
tiktok.com/@drkyliesoanes…
Some of the greatest opportunities for enjoying and conserving wildlife are in our cities! Ecologist and @tiktok_us star, Dr @kyliesoanes explains.
tiktok.com/@drkyliesoanes…
It's #WorldWildlifeDay.
There is so, so much wildlife in our cities, but if we approached cities & development differently, we could have even more wildlife, and more sustainable, happier and healthier lives. Yes please! theconversation.com/it-takes-more-… @_ficus @GeorgiaGarrard @sbekessy
There is so, so much wildlife in our cities, but if we approached cities & development differently, we could have even more wildlife, and more sustainable, happier and healthier lives. Yes please! theconversation.com/it-takes-more-… @_ficus @GeorgiaGarrard @sbekessy
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