Is the ‘dingo problem’ really that ?

The recent, very sad news of a Canadian teenager on K’gari (Fraser Island, Queensland in Australia) found deceased on January 19th and the dingoes that may or may not have been involved is a tragedy for the family, and also for the wildlife-human interactions.  This mistaken case of ‘dingoes attacking a person’ has caused a confused mess, so here I wish to provide some much-needed clarifications. Here are the facts: The body of Piper James, 19, was found on Seventy...

Conservation Conversation: Zoos…. good for conservation, bad for….

Zoos can benefit wildlife conservation   Zoos undertake very important and urgent work for species conservation, and it’s not just the ”charismatic megafauna’ that is the focus of these nature projects. Zoos Victoria are working to research and then breed the critically endangered corroboree frog…. Major threats The main threat to the Southern Corroboree Frog is the disease  Chytridiomycosis, caused by infection with Amphibian Chytrid Fungus. This is a big cause of frog deaths worldwide. Another issue is climate change,...

Conservation Conversation #1: War on plastics, War on Nature

  Australia is a TOP contributor to plastic waste, ranking as the second-highest generator of single-use plastic person person globally…. consuming around 147kg per person annually, with most ending up in landfills or leaking into the environment, harming marine life. *Photo Source: Australia Marine Conservation Society Australia’s packaging crisis is a severe environmental issue driven by excessive plastic waste, low recycling rates (about 19-20%) and a failure to meet national recycling targets….. The crisis stems from hard-to-recycle materials, confusing labels,...

Christmas meals – suggestions for more sustainable options

Instead of reaching for the ‘normal’ seafoods that we have consumed in the past, the AMCS (Australian Marine Conservation Society ) has the following suggestions…… Instead of Vietnamese farmed prawns, look for Australian farmed prawns. Instead of wild-caught barramundi, or Vietnamese farmed barramundi, look for Australian farmed barramundi. Instead of Tasmanian farmed Atlantic salmon, choose King salmon farmed in New Zealand. “Species like prawns, barramundi and salmon remain a festive favourite for many Australians, but not all are without significant...

Better understanding our views of chimpanzees, and humans. Thanks, Dr Jane

Dr. Jane Goodall, world-renowned ethologist, conservationist, and humanitarian, who died this week at the age of 91, undertook critical research in the field to correct and change a number of misunderstandings about chimpanzees and their behaviours and lives. She found, for example, that the animals are omnivorous, not vegetarian; that they are capable of making and using tools; and, in short, that they have a set of hitherto unrecognized complex and highly developed social behaviors. Goodall wrote a number of...

Dr Jane Goodall – the Hope

Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, UN Messenger of Peace and world-renowned ethologist, conservationist, and humanitarian, has died at the age of 91. I had the real, great pleasure of very briefly meeting  ‘Dr Jane’ and found she was both incredible insightful and a ‘great’ sense of humour!  In one word – hope!  Watch this brilliant documentary about the ‘un-planned’ yet positive impact of this blonde English lady scientist……   LearnFromNature  Tweet  ...

I met ‘Dr Jane’ , the unstoppable animal advocate

Dr Jane Goodall, world-renowned conservationist, passed away today at the grand old age of 91. I was privileged to have met ‘Dr Jane’ , as she liked to be called, alongside students of ‘Shanghai Roots & Shoots’ event back in 2014 ……Dr Jane visited Shanghai to bring positive environmental news  to international students……    DR JANE VISITS SHANGHAI TO ENCOURAGE STUDENTS – “We can change the world” World-renowned environmentalist, Dr Jane Goodall, recently visited Shanghai to speak to and inspire...

Bird of the Year …. about the winner

The 2025 winner of the Bird of the Year is… The New Zealand falcon or kārearea, kārewarewa, or kāiaia; Falco novaeseelandiae) is New Zealand’s only falcon, and one of only four living native and two endemic birds of prey.[3] It is frequently mistaken for the larger and more common swamp harrier. It is the country’s most threatened bird of prey, with only around 5000–15000 individuals remaining. Under the New Zealand Threat Classification System the falcon is stable at Threatened, with conservation research needed.   What is a ‘bird of...

The Bird Of The Year 2025 is……

Kārearea | New Zealand falcon is Bird of the Year 2025! This fast & fierce endemic bird of prey got its talons into the top spot early and held on, with 14,317 votes. The 2025 competition had a whopping 75,439 votes in total. ________________ Often mistaken for the more common swamp harrier, the kāreareais New Zealand’s only endemic falcon; a true aerial predator capable of flying up to 100 km/h. A master of agility, precision, and persistence, surviving in fragmented...

The importance of rivers | World Rivers Day

Rivers are vital for a rage of reasons following reasons… Some of these purposes will seem to be in conflict with reach other ‘- yes, they can be the case! For example : energy prediction v wildlife movement and biodiversity Conflicting uses of rivers arise from competition between diverse interests, including hydroelectric power generation, agriculture for irrigation, industrial water use, domestic consumption, ecosystem maintenance, and recreation. Conflicts can also stem from transboundary disputes over shared rivers and the impact of...

Bird of the Year 2025 …. update

There’s only THIS week to vote for your choice for BIRD OF THE YEAR Voting closes: 5pm Sunday 28 September Winner announced Monday 29 September   How to Vote? Here’s a YouTube short video to explain ….. Click here to VOTE – Bird Of The Year      LearnFromNature  Tweet  ...

Bird of the Year ….. celebrating New Zealand’s special species

Bird of the Year (Māori: Te Manu Rongonui o te Tau) is an annual election-based competition run by the New Zealand conservation organisation Forest & Bird to elect a New Zealand native “Bird of the Year”. The competition is intended to raise awareness of the conservation threats to many endangered native birds. For the birds and for details on how to vote – Bird of the Year  Bird of the Year draws support from celebrities including politicians, artists, actors, and...

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