Tag: Marsupials
Volunteers spotlight Sydney's secret wildlife
Animals and plants in Sydney's urban parks have been counted for the first time in a wildlife census.[MORE]
Tassie devil's top Fathers' Day with new joey
Healesville Sanctuary in Victoria is celebrating Father's Day with one of its Tasmanian devils becoming a father for the first time.[MORE]
Disease-free devils bred at SA zoo
Five tasmanian devils have been born disease-free at a zoo in South Australia.[MORE]
Bushwalkers catch rare glimpse of amorous platypuses
Bushwalkers in north Queensland have witnessed one of the most rarely seen mating events in the world.[MORE]
New Tas devil tumour strands 'harder to vaccinate'
New strains of the Tasmanian devil facial tumour disease mean it will be harder to develop a vaccine. [MORE]
Researchers close in on Koala chlamydia vaccine
A vaccine designed to protect koalas from the infectious disease chlamydia has shown positive results in an early trial, researchers say.[MORE]
Former coal mine potential koala habitat
Researchers believe an entire Central Queensland coal mine could successfully be restored to a koala habitat once it closes after 2015.[MORE]
Scientists hope some nip and tuck will help devil disease fight
A plastic surgeon from the Royal Hobart Hospital has joined the fight to save the tasmanian devil.[MORE]
Bandicoot evidence found
There is evidence that bandicoots are back in the South Para area, north of the River Torrens.[MORE]
Mainland Aus may become home to Tas devils
Wildlife experts suggest fencing land on mainland Australia to create virtual 'islands' for tasmanian devils.[MORE]
'20 years' till Tas devils released into wild
A researcher believes it could be 20 years before Tasmanian devils reared in protected enclosures are released into the wild.[MORE]
Maria Island roo cull concerns
A Tasmanian veterinary pathologist has called for a review into the way Parks and Wildlife manages kangaroos on Maria Island.[MORE]
Dunalley not a bridge too far for sneaky devils
The Tasmanian Government is to look at devil-proofing the Dunalley Bridge, in the state's south.[MORE]
Koala move a success
Koalas moved to south-east South Australia from Kangaroo Island by the Department of Environment this year are doing well in their new homes.[MORE]
Albany on possum watch
The Department of Environment and Conservation is urging residents around Albany to report any sightings of the rare western ringtail possum.[MORE]
Platypus disease mapped
The deadly fungal disease affecting the Tasmanian platypus is being mapped.[MORE]
Scientists close in on tasmanian devil tumour resistance
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Scientists are one step closer to understanding the facial tumour that has hit the tasmanian devil population.[MORE]
New netting machine to outwit furry forestry nibblers
A Launceston man has invented a seedling planting machine that's expected to save the forestry industry time and money.[MORE]
Devils to be listed as endangered species
Tasmanian devils to be declared endangered as facial disease rips through population.[MORE]
Survival rate of translocated kangaroos unknown
An expert in moving kangaroos admits there is no real understanding on the animals' long term survival rate. [MORE]
Defence accused of environmental vandalism
The ACT Opposition is accusing the Defence Department of environmental vandalism over its decision to delay a cull of kangaroos.[MORE]
Disease-free devil population grows
Another batch of tasmanian devils, free of the deadly facial tumour disease, is expected to arrive at the Department of Primary Industries Taroona quarantine centre in Hobart by the end of next week.[MORE]
Spotlight falls on elusive sand 'swimmer'
Scientists have begun a study into the living habits of a rare desert animal that lives in central Australia.[MORE]
Concerns raised over devil disease findings
New research shows Tasmanian devils are carrying high levels of flame retardant carcinogenic chemicals.[MORE]
Greens want humans tested for flame-retardants
The Tasmanian Greens want humans tested for the same toxin which has been found in tasmanian devils.[MORE]
