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Latest ecology and evolution News

Carbon Credits Scheme Failing Threatened Species
Bluetooth technology unlocks urban animal secrets 
Miniature backpack-like tags offer insight into the movement of hummingbirds
Bats’ and birds’ evolutionary paths are vastly different
Vampire bats – look beyond the fangs and blood to see animal friendships and unique adaptations
Ancient humans were so good at surviving the last ice age they didn’t have to migrate like other species – new study
Rare Florida fossil finally ends debate about how porcupine jaws and tails evolved
Invasive caterpillars can make aspen forests more toxic for native insects – a team of ecologists explains how
How do ecosystems collapse? Our study shows evolution plays a role – and can delay a disaster
New study reveals evolution’s role in ecosystem stability and tipping points
Warm winters are waking snakes early. Here’s what that means for them and us
Living With Killer
NSF-funded postdocs to research education across disciplines
Wasps can be pests in NZ – but they have potential to be pest controllers too
Colourful fruit-like fungi and forests ‘haunted by species loss’ – how we resolved a 30-year evolutionary mystery
Understanding freshwater soundscapes in the Brazilian Amazon
Sea lions wearing cameras and trackers map new habitats
Our new tech helps find hidden details in whale, cassowary and other barely audible animal calls
Program Develops Inclusive Leaders
Lion with nine lives breaks record with longest swim in predator-infested waters 
More Carbon In Soil Can Control Weeds, In Some Cases
We mapped the entire bilby genome – and now we can use poo to save Australia’s ‘Easter bunny’ from extinction
Extreme bushfires increasing in number and intensity
Extreme wildfires are on the rise globally, powered by the climate crisis
High fliers: pleasure-seeking parrots are using aromatic plants, stinky ants and alcohol
African elephants address one another with name-like calls − similar to humans
Are Plants Intelligent? It Depends On Definition
Scientists warn that greener drug design is urgently needed to address environmental pollution
In Life Cycle Diagrams, Small Changes Make a Big Difference
Corals Can Bounce Back After Heatwaves
New data confirms swift parrot population fears
Australia must lead the world on nature restoration through ambitious interpretation of international law
Murderous mice attack and kill nesting albatrosses on Midway Atoll − scientists struggle to stop this gruesome new behavior
When placed outdoors, female lab mice behave very differently
Acoustic juice for soil recovery
Close look at Australia’s soil profiles
University community recognised in 2024 Australia Day Honours
New study maps potential threats for iconic marine wildlife
Shiyu discovery reveals Eastern Asia’s early human migrations
Most Adirondack lakes will likely become unsuitable for trout
Cutting-edge Biodiversity Models Will Help Assess Nature’s Vital Contributions to People
We rely heavily on groundwater – but pumping too much threatens thousands of underground species
Dishing dirt on human evolution
Sea fireflies synchronize their sparkle to seek soulmates
Night study of native plant survival
Temperature variability reduces nesting success
World-leading oceanographer recognised as Scientist of the Year
Two questions, hundreds of scientists, no easy answers: how small differences in data analysis make huge differences in results