Australian biodiversity is facing an extinction crisis; yet, government spending on
conservation is wholly inadequate. The involvement of local communities in fundraising …

Australia's freshwater turtles have high endemicity and many are threatened by extinction.
Following a symposium held at the 2022 conference of the Australian Society of …

Introduced red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) are a major predator of freshwater turtle nests in
Australia. We evaluated the effectiveness of electric fences, in combination with individual …

The extreme longevity of turtles and tortoises can make it difficult to determine the
conservation status of their populations because high annual adult survival may mask …

Australian freshwater turtles are declining, reflecting global turtle trends. Understanding
variation in turtle diets and habitat requirements can guide protection and restoration of …

Genetic mutations resulting in abnormal colouration occur across all vertebrate groups but
are considered rare, especially in mammals. Hypo-pigmentary conditions can be separated …

Researchers frequently encounter turtle nests after the nest has been raided, finding only
eggshell fragments that are difficult to identify. Valuable information on the breeding biology …