The Plight of the Native Guava
Monday, 26 August 2024
Native Guava: On the Brink of Extinction The once-thriving Native guava (Rhodomyrtus psidioides) is now teetering on the edge of extinction. A critically endangered species, it has been heavily impacted by the invasive myrtle rust, a fungal pathogen that has decimated its population. Myrtle Rust: The Silent Killer Myrtle rust, introduced to Australia in 2010,
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Border Boronia – Back from the Brink
Thursday, 30 May 2024
Discovering the Border Boronia High on a north-facing ridge, tucked between Stanthorpe and the Broadwater State Forest in southern Queensland, a small group of remarkable people are pouring over a tiny pink flower. The flower, is Boronia repanda, otherwise known as the Border Boronia, or even more amiably, the Granite Rose. The people are Liz
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Back from the Brink Investment Prospectus
Wednesday, 13 March 2024
VIEW INVESTMENT PROSPECTUS PACKAGES Natura Pacific Unveils New Investment Prospectus for Threatened Species Conservation in Australia Introduction We are thrilled to announce the launch of our latest initiative aimed at supporting threatened species and educating our communities on biodiversity in Australia: the Back from the Brink Investment Prospectus. The comprehensive guide outlines exciting investment opportunities
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Nangur Spiny Skink – Back from the Brink
Wednesday, 06 December 2023
Nangur Spiny Skink: A Unique Marvel in the Gympie Region’s Biodiversity Introduction Nestled in the picturesque landscapes of the Gympie region in Australia lies a hidden gem of biodiversity—the Nangur spiny skink (Nangura spinosa). This fascinating lizard, adorned with tiny spines and endemic to the mountainous vine thickets in the Gympie region has become
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An Island of Discovery: Meet the Newly Found Species of Tree-Frogs
Friday, 12 May 2023
Five new species of tree-frog discovered in Papua New Guinea! Author: Nicholas Groenenberg Did you know that there are more than 7,500 identified frog species worldwide? So it seems unbelievable that yet another frog species, in fact, five new ones, have been discovered. Scientists from Griffith University and both Queensland and South Australian Museums have
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Action Hub Announcement – Back from the Brink
Monday, 06 March 2023
Back from the Brink – Action Hub is Now Live! www.natura-pacific.com/actionhub The conversation on conservation just got a ‘level-up’ Back from the Brink, Queensland’s first audiovisual series dedicated to showcasing the plight of our most threatened species has reached its fifth year of production! Here at Natura Pacific, we are celebrating this milestone with a
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Central Greater Glider – Back from the Brink
Wednesday, 15 February 2023
Out of the frying pan, into the fire – the story of the Central Greater Glider Australia is a land of extremes. Despite millions of years of evolution, our native species are finding new challenges as they face increasingly turbulent patterns in our climate. Australia’s east coast, normally wetter and cooler than the hot interior,
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Research Article: Zoe L. Stone, Martine Maron, Elizabeth Tasker – Eastern Bristlebird
Monday, 17 October 2022
ABSTRACT Fire plays an important role in maintaining grassy forests, and reduced fire frequency has been linked to encroachment of woody plants into grassy forests and woodlands globally. In Australia a range of threatened animals, including the northern population of the endangered eastern bristlebird (Dasyornis brachypterus), are dependent on grassy forests. We examined this issue
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Eastern Bristlebird – Back from the Brink
Saturday, 15 October 2022
Eastern Bristlebird – An epic recovery program across three states Eastern Bristlebird (Dasyornis brachypterus) The Eastern Bristlebird, a cryptic ‘LBJ’ or ‘little brown job’ as its colloquially known in the birding world, is a nationally endangered species of passerine, or perching bird. This small, let’s-say cinnamon-coloured beauty, has had scientists, rangers, zoo-keepers and politicians
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White Paper: Dr Colin J. Limpus (OAM) – Loggerhead Sea-turtle
Wednesday, 31 August 2022
PREFACE This review of the loggerhead turtle provides the first comprehensive collation of biological data for the species. While peer-reviewed scientific publications are the most significant source of information for the species, there is a large body of additional information available from many other sources within Australia. In particular, I have drawn together data contained
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