Australian Wildlife Conservancy

New research ‘teaching’ crocodiles not to eat cane toads in Western Australia

New research shows feeding baited cane toads to freshwater crocodiles in Western Australia’s north could prevent major destruction of the species. With the invasive cane toad having made its way across Australia, scientists from Macquarie University are working with WA’s Banuba Rangers. The study has seen great success using ‘taste aversion practices,’ by conditioning the …

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Victoria to Abolish Native Logging Next Year

The Victorian state government will bring an end to native logging and forestry practices next year, with regulations surrounding plantation forestry remaining unaffected. The government will put money towards retraining native forestry workers, but the opposition and trade unions remain opposed to the changes.   Image: Image: Shutterstock – David Hyde Produced By: Jono Wakeley …

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