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Human footprint driving mammal extinction crisis
By: Pet Industry News On: 13 November 2018
Human impacts are the biggest risk factor in the possible extinction of a quarter of all land-based mammals, according to a University of Queensland study.
Bull ant venom could put the bite on pain
By: Pet Industry News On: 18 September 2018
Venom from the giant red bull ant is helping University of Queensland scientists understand the evolution of animal toxins in work that could lead to better treatments for pain.
A breakthrough for Australia's fish
By: Pet Industry News On: 3 September 2018
A research team from the Threatened Species Recovery Hub has made a breakthrough that could help dwindling numbers of Australian freshwater fish species.
Dangerous parasites worming their way through wildlife
By: Pet Industry News On: 3 September 2018
The wild dingo (Canis lupus lupus), is just one of the many of the wild species helping spread parasitic worms
Desert bush spider could help develop new drugs and insectide
By: Pet Industry News On: 31 July 2018
A toxin from the desert bush spider is helping researchers understand more about human and insect biology, which could lead to new treatments for health conditions and bee-friendly insecticides.
Great Barrier Reef not bouncing back as before
By: Pet Industry News On: 24 July 2018
The Great Barrier Reef is losing its ability to recover from disturbances, but effective local management could revive its capacity to bounce back.