It’s great to see more local councils across Australia introducing 24/7 cat containment to reduce the number of pet cats roaming the streets. Cats kept securely contained indoors or in a run live much longer and healthier lives, and it helps protect our native wildlife @euanritchie.bsky.social

A new special collection, released in the journal Wildlife Research @wildliferesearchj.bsky.social, published by @csiropublishing.bsky.social, showcases some of the amazing Indigenous-led and cross-cultural wildlife research occurring in Australia 🧪 Watch the full interview in the link below.

🎃 You don’t have to look to the supernatural for nightmares - nature has plenty of its own. But far scarier than the most bizarre animals is the toll Halloween takes on the environment, particularly the surge in single-use plastics 🧪 What animal sends chills down your spine? #Halloween #Wildlife

Today Minister Murray Watt introduced a suite of bills to amend the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act. We are concerned that the proposed reforms risk failing to protect nature unless key weaknesses are addressed and loopholes closed. #EPBC #auspol #ausnews #biodiversity

Bogong moths have started their long migration from across Australia to the Aussie alps. Invertebrates Australia is calling on citizen scientists to help keep tabs on the endangered moth by snapping pics of any sightings 🧪 Upload your pics to Moth Tracker: mothtracker.swifft.net.au #BogongMoth

The spooky season has officially arrived 🎃 Here’s a few tricks to ensure your Halloween is fun while also keeping our native wildlife (and environment) safe 🧪 Read more: biodiversitycouncil.org.au/news/the-sca... #Halloween #Sustainability #PlasticFree #Insects #Birds

We welcome QLD’s effort to establish new national parks, however, the state maintains globally significant rates of land clearing. A new study, comparing rates of protection versus destruction, highlights that new parks alone won’t protect biodiversity without efforts to stop clearing elsewhere 🌍🧪

The deadly H5N1 bird flu virus strain may have reached Australia's sub-Antarctic Heard Island. Scientists have reported unusually high death rates among elephant seals, consistent with the H5N1 avian influenza virus, but the samples have not yet been tested. Learn more: bit.ly/3WT8mfD

After a 4y delay, @vicgovernment.bsky.social has released a disappointing response to the recommendations of an Expert Advisory Panel which reviewed the 1975 Wildlife Act, rejecting many critical recommendations from the Panel. See our assessment: biodiversitycouncil....

Captive-bred regent honeyeaters have been released in NSW’s Hunter region to boost genetic diversity and help save the species, since fewer than 300 are left in the wild. Read more: www.abc.net.au/news/... @birdlifeoz.bsky.social #birds

Two new frog species and a gecko, previously unknown to science, have been found on Dauan in the northern Torres Strait. The island in Guda Maluilgal nation is just 3.4 square kilometres and contains remarkable boulder fields and Australia's northernmost granite peak. www.abc.net.au/news/...

The 2025 Aussie Bird Count is around the corner. Running from 20-26 October, the count gathers crucial data on our country’s unique bird species, tracking which birds are thriving and which may be under threat. Read more: www.theguardian.com/environment/... @birdlifeoz.bsky.social #ausbird

Australia’s only shrew has been declared extinct. Australia leads the world in mammal extinctions and ranks second for loss of biodiversity. We need better funding for conservation action and stronger environmental laws to uphold our international commitments to prevent further extinctions 🧪

🧪 Science Spotlight 🧪 Researchers have successfully reintroduced brush-tailed bettongs into a National Park, despite the presence of feral predators like cats and foxes. Bettongs sourced from populations with larger body sizes and previous predator exposure survived better.

🌸 Spring has arrived in Australia, meaning native bees are buzzing around searching for food, mates and suitable nesting sites. Now is the perfect time to provide habitat for our pollinating friends by building a bee hotel 🐝🧪 biodiversitycouncil.org.au/resources/bu...

With the passing of Dr Jane Goodall, the world has lost a pioneering researcher, animal-welfare advocate and conservationist. Her tireless advocacy inspired generations to protect nature and her legacy will continue to shape conservation for decades to come. theconversation.com/...

What if we changed urban spaces to invite wildlife back into our cities rather than forcing them out? When Wildlife Moves In, a new work at the National Gallery of Victoria, explores ways our homes can be designed to help wildlife live among us, benefiting human health 🧪 whenwildlifemovesin.com

The Great Southern Reef, which supports $11.5B/year in fisheries and tourism, lacks a coordinated government monitoring program despite its size and value. At a Senate inquiry last week, we presented the case to establish a monitoring program for the reef to protect this vital ecosystem 🦑

It’s great to see WA Gov has committed to improving its state cat laws to enable local governments to prevent pet cats from roaming; a win-win-win solution for wildlife, cats and human health. NSW is now the only state who hasn't updated their laws. @drbrucewebber.bsky.social #cats #biodiversity

Invertebrates like bees and butterflies are declining worldwide, but Australia lacks long-term monitoring to track the scale of the problem. Without it, we can’t respond effectively. Until then, citizen scientists play a key role in filling the gap 🐝🧪 theconversation.com/spring-air-i...

✨Science Spotlight✨ A Melbourne study shows gardened nature strips attract more insects than lawn - boosting bees, beetles & butterflies 🐝. Providing habitat and resources in urban spaces can make a big difference for biodiversity 🧪🌍 @philippabell.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

🌿 This Biodiversity Month, meet Dr Sophie Russell, who researches restoring SA’s coastal ecosystems to tackle climate change, biodiversity loss & coastal resilience. For Sophie, nature is grounding & joyful. 🌊 How do you love spending time by the coast? #BiodiversityMonth #marinelife

We're pleased that the Shooters Party’s Hunting Bill has been withdrawn after strong opposition, as the Bill threatened to undermine effective invasive species control. Pressure still needs to be maintained to ensure the Bill isn’t revisited by the NSW Government. #Conservation #NSWPolitics

Australia’s first National Climate Risk Assessment has sounded a stark alarm bell for our incredible biodiversity - nature faces the highest level of climate risk of any system analysed and is projected to continue declining if stronger action isn't taken urgently. More in thread 🧪 #ClimateAction

The NSW Independent Planning Commission has rejected plans to restart Redbank Power Station based on expert evidence that native vegetation clearing to fuel the station would cause unacceptable environmental impacts. @biofuelwatch.bsky.social #biofuel #ClimateAction #biodiversity #redbank

The Biodiversity Council joined 25 signatories, including conservation, animal welfare and domestic violence prevention groups, in an open letter urging Premier Minns to reject new hunting laws, citing risks to public safety and nature. biodiversitycouncil.org.au/news/open-le... #conservation

Light pollution harms wildlife like bats, birds and turtles, & is linked to human health issues. Join other experts in signing the petition calling on the Fed Gov to reduce light pollution before it closes on 19 Sep. biodiversitycouncil.... #lightpollution #DarkSky #biodiversity

🌿 This Biodiversity Month we’re spotlighting researchers protecting nature. Meet @julesfarquhar.bsky.social who studies venomous snakes to help people coexist safely. He hopes curiosity will inspire more of us to see snakes as fascinating, not frightening. 🐍 Seen one lately? #BiodiversityMonth

Join leading experts in signing a petition calling for national legislation to reduce #LightPollution - a fast-growing threat to Australia’s biodiversity, climate action and human health. Petition closes 19 Sep @euanritchie.bsky.social biodiversitycouncil.org.au/news/experts...

Marine heatwaves are devastating Australia’s coral reefs. Researchers have spent over a decade developing methods to increase the heat tolerance of corals, but stress that these efforts are not a silver bullet. Climate action remains essential to save our reefs 🧪🦑 @la-cientifica.bsky.social