Tag: Endangered and Protected Species
Reefs not protected from climate change, conference told
The Ecological Society of Australia's annual conference in Sydney has been told research shows marine reserves are failing to protect coral reefs from climate change. [MORE]
No sign of surviving whales
Authorities in Tasmania are hopeful that 32 whales herded away from the scene of a mass stranding on the state's west coast yesterday are now safely out to sea.[MORE]
Daryl Hannah joins anti-whaling activists in Brisbane
Hollywood mermaid Daryl Hannah has arrived in Brisbane to make a splash in the campaign against Japanese whalers headed by the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.[MORE]
More than 300 baby bats abandoned
A Gold Coast wildlife carer in Queensland's south-east says she is concerned about the future of a species of native flying fox . [MORE]
Kangaroo Island wildlife returns
The Environment Dept says Kangaroo Island wildlife is returning to areas that were ravaged by bushfire last year.[MORE]
Libs call for whale rescue teams
The Federal Opposition says Australia should set up emergency teams to deal with whale strandings.[MORE]
Whales herded out to sea at site of mass stranding
Rescuers have shephered more than 30 pilot whales from Tasmania's west coast after the state's biggest stranding in almost 20 years.[MORE]
$1.2m koala recovery program launched
The New South Wales Government will study successful koala colonies in an attempt to increase the state's overall population of the animals.[MORE]
Japan selling whale meat from Iceland: report
Japan has recently purchased whale meat from Iceland, marking the first such imports in 17 years, Kyodo News reported, a move that will likely irk environmental groups and anti-whaling countries such as Australia.[MORE]
Another mass whale stranding in Tasmania
There has been another mass whale stranding in Tasmania.[MORE]
Devil research funds stolen in break-in
Up to $1,000 in donations has been stolen from a wildlife park on Tasmania's east coast which raises money for the endangered Tasmanian Devil.[MORE]
Botanic gardens develop seed bank for future
Australia's botanic gardens are planning a comprehensive seed bank to safeguard native plants against climate change.[MORE]
Climate change researchers closer to model for saving at-risk species
Scientists say they could soon have a formula to better predict which species are most vulnerable to climate change.[MORE]
Dozens of whales dead in mass stranding
Fifty two pilot whales believed to be from a maternal pod have died after a mass stranding on Tasmania's north-west coast.[MORE]
Rebels allow rangers back into DR Congo gorilla park
Rangers have been allowed to return to a reserve which is home to almost a third of the world's remaining mountain gorillas, over a year after fighting forced them out of the area in eastern Democratic Republic Congo, the park's director said on Friday. [MORE]
Japan welcomes diplomacy on whaling action
Japan's Government says an Australian decision not to send a customs ship to monitor this year's whale hunt in the Southern Ocean appears to be in respect of ongoing diplomatic negotiations.[MORE]
Water fight after fish favoured over farmers
The Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association wants the Prime Minister to overrule an Environment Department decision affecting water supplies.[MORE]
Govt 'counter-productive' in anti-whaling activity
Federal Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull says the campaign to stop whaling will not be harmed by Australia dumping its policy to monitor Japanese ships. [MORE]
Turtle tagged in 1977 still providing scientific feedback
Turtle researchers at Mon Repos Beach, east of Bundaberg, say they are learning valuable lessons from a turtle that has been nesting in the area since 1977.[MORE]
Forde fence to protect native plants, animals
A nature reserve next to new suburbs in Canberra is being fenced in an effort to re-introduce native plants and animals that have not been seen in the area for more than half a century.[MORE]
Garrett waving white flag on whaling: Hunt
The Federal Opposition says Peter Garrett has become an apologist for Japan on whaling.[MORE]
Commonwealth urged to create more WA marine parks
A conservation group says the Federal Government needs to do more to ensure the protection of Western Australia's marine life.[MORE]
Feral cats delay potoroo plans
The Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) says feral cats have delayed a project to release a population of gilberts potoroos on Western Australia's south coast.[MORE]
Oceanic Viking's whaling watch not needed: Garrett
Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett has confirmed the Government will not be sending a vessel to the Southern Ocean to monitor Japanese whaling ships.[MORE]
Albany celebrates whaling end anniversary
Preparations are underway in Albany to mark the 30th anniversary of the end of the whaling industry.[MORE]
