native species – Page 2

Classic story of wildlife conservation versus destruction of habitat for commercial reasons in Australia

January 2, 2021 by MikeB

Golden-shouldered parrot under threat from Mr Harris's plans

NEWS AND COMMENT: This story from Australia highlights the battle between the conservation of native wild species on that continent and commerce which often wants to destroy the habitat of the species in order to commercialise property which in this instance is 2,000 ha of …

Australia’s quokka’s survival in trouble due to climate change

December 19, 2020 by MikeB

This is another blow to Australia’s conservation of their small native species. The quokka is a short-tail scrub wallaby, a small macropod about the size of a domestic cat and a marsupial. They are inquisitive, and popular with people who want to take a selfie …

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