Dieter Hochuli
@dieterhochuli.bsky.social
Ecologist @Sydney_Uni
Likes insects, spiders, birds, urban ecology & natural history. And art, sport and music. Tsundoku expert. President Ecol Soc Australia
Likes insects, spiders, birds, urban ecology & natural history. And art, sport and music. Tsundoku expert. President Ecol Soc Australia
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90 academics from Group of Eight universities voice their opposition to the #GO8 signing onto a statement by the Business Council of Australia www.bca.com.au/our-insights... that endorses the Australian Government's plans to weaken national environmental laws #EPBCAct #esa2025 #environment #nature
November 25, 2025 at 10:17 PM
90 academics from Group of Eight universities voice their opposition to the #GO8 signing onto a statement by the Business Council of Australia www.bca.com.au/our-insights... that endorses the Australian Government's plans to weaken national environmental laws #EPBCAct #esa2025 #environment #nature
Sad but hardly surprising - most koalas relocated died rather than thrived in their new home. Translocation failures seem to be the norm rather than the exception in conservation biology. As is sharing the outcomes of failed relocations/reintroductions. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
More than half of koalas relocated to NSW forest died in failed government attempt at reintroduction
Exclusive: Translocation and deaths of seven out of 13 koalas in April, with some showing signs of septicaemia, not made public by state government
www.theguardian.com
July 14, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Sad but hardly surprising - most koalas relocated died rather than thrived in their new home. Translocation failures seem to be the norm rather than the exception in conservation biology. As is sharing the outcomes of failed relocations/reintroductions. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
I can't attend #ESA2025 in Baltimore this year unfortunately, but making baskets of kittens available for weary attendees would be a major drawcard. Innovative stuff from @ecologicalsociety.bsky.social! Something for @ecolsocaus.bsky.social to aspire to? 😀😺
June 21, 2025 at 2:06 AM
I can't attend #ESA2025 in Baltimore this year unfortunately, but making baskets of kittens available for weary attendees would be a major drawcard. Innovative stuff from @ecologicalsociety.bsky.social! Something for @ecolsocaus.bsky.social to aspire to? 😀😺
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"I think that the word is being misused. Extinction's forever. It's irreversible...I think it's a really dangerous precedent to claim we can fix some of these irreversible problems," @dieterhochuli.bsky.social says on the podcast.
The U. of Sydney ecologist unpacks what's wrong with 'de-extinction'
The U. of Sydney ecologist unpacks what's wrong with 'de-extinction'
‘De-extinction’ isn’t just misleading — it’s dangerous, ecologist says
A biotech company in the United States made headlines last month by revealing photos of genetically modified gray wolves, calling them “dire wolves,” a species that hasn’t existed for more than 10,000...
news.mongabay.com
May 6, 2025 at 9:48 PM
"I think that the word is being misused. Extinction's forever. It's irreversible...I think it's a really dangerous precedent to claim we can fix some of these irreversible problems," @dieterhochuli.bsky.social says on the podcast.
The U. of Sydney ecologist unpacks what's wrong with 'de-extinction'
The U. of Sydney ecologist unpacks what's wrong with 'de-extinction'
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Claims of ‘bringing back’ any species take away focus from proven solutions that can actually fix the extinction crisis.
‘De-extinction’ of dire wolves promotes false hope: technology can’t undo extinction
theconversation.com
April 15, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Claims of ‘bringing back’ any species take away focus from proven solutions that can actually fix the extinction crisis.
In light of last night‘s Australian budget, it’s fitting these two pins sit side by side. Spending on a captive breeding program for an endangered species instead of addressing the processes threatening it is peak greenwashing. And ecologically illiterate.
March 26, 2025 at 6:00 AM
In light of last night‘s Australian budget, it’s fitting these two pins sit side by side. Spending on a captive breeding program for an endangered species instead of addressing the processes threatening it is peak greenwashing. And ecologically illiterate.
Well this seems quite ominous. I’ve returned from a field trip to the Top End to find the quadrangle building in my USyd flame tree/jacaranda snow dome listing quite precariously.
February 14, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Well this seems quite ominous. I’ve returned from a field trip to the Top End to find the quadrangle building in my USyd flame tree/jacaranda snow dome listing quite precariously.
Happy 216th birthday to Charles Darwin from the 2025 Usyd Tropical Wildlife Biology crew! Nice way to start the final day of our Top End field trip.
February 12, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Happy 216th birthday to Charles Darwin from the 2025 Usyd Tropical Wildlife Biology crew! Nice way to start the final day of our Top End field trip.
Joining in on the #SuperBowl festivities, we saw this marvellous boobook at Mary River last night on our tropical wildlife biology course.
February 9, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Joining in on the #SuperBowl festivities, we saw this marvellous boobook at Mary River last night on our tropical wildlife biology course.
One mug to rule them all.
Terrific conference swag from the massive #ESAus2024 conference in Melbourne last week featuring some of Victoria’s threatened and iconic species. Thanks to the local organising committee for their efforts creating such a great week for Australia’s ecological community.
Terrific conference swag from the massive #ESAus2024 conference in Melbourne last week featuring some of Victoria’s threatened and iconic species. Thanks to the local organising committee for their efforts creating such a great week for Australia’s ecological community.
December 16, 2024 at 6:17 AM
One mug to rule them all.
Terrific conference swag from the massive #ESAus2024 conference in Melbourne last week featuring some of Victoria’s threatened and iconic species. Thanks to the local organising committee for their efforts creating such a great week for Australia’s ecological community.
Terrific conference swag from the massive #ESAus2024 conference in Melbourne last week featuring some of Victoria’s threatened and iconic species. Thanks to the local organising committee for their efforts creating such a great week for Australia’s ecological community.
Intrigued and challenged by the issues being raised at the #ESAus2024 session on reimagining ecology education using AI.
Thought I’d see how AI went summarising the online program. A couple of surprises to me, but I think it captures much of the bigger picture vibe.
Thought I’d see how AI went summarising the online program. A couple of surprises to me, but I think it captures much of the bigger picture vibe.
December 12, 2024 at 3:06 AM
Intrigued and challenged by the issues being raised at the #ESAus2024 session on reimagining ecology education using AI.
Thought I’d see how AI went summarising the online program. A couple of surprises to me, but I think it captures much of the bigger picture vibe.
Thought I’d see how AI went summarising the online program. A couple of surprises to me, but I think it captures much of the bigger picture vibe.
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December 12, 2024 at 2:28 AM
which Conference animal are you ? Judging from the conversations I’ve had at #ESAUS2024 I’m pretty sure we have a massive community of spinifex hopping mice. Coffee consumption has been exceptional this week.
December 12, 2024 at 12:45 AM
which Conference animal are you ? Judging from the conversations I’ve had at #ESAUS2024 I’m pretty sure we have a massive community of spinifex hopping mice. Coffee consumption has been exceptional this week.
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Last day of #ESAus2024 talks! My #EcologicalFashion is a bit more subtle today, but it's a nice throw to a project with @dieterhochuli.bsky.social (and heaps of others) where we run nature workshops in Western Sydney with the goal of getting young people out in nature
December 11, 2024 at 9:19 PM
Last day of #ESAus2024 talks! My #EcologicalFashion is a bit more subtle today, but it's a nice throw to a project with @dieterhochuli.bsky.social (and heaps of others) where we run nature workshops in Western Sydney with the goal of getting young people out in nature
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Four different species here - I had five but the Black Prince flew away. None of these #cicadas are restrained by the way, cicadas are just genuinely this chill. Green Grocer, Red Eye, Floury Baker and Razor Grinder.
#bugsky #inverts #wildoz #auswildlife
#bugsky #inverts #wildoz #auswildlife
November 27, 2024 at 9:16 PM
Four different species here - I had five but the Black Prince flew away. None of these #cicadas are restrained by the way, cicadas are just genuinely this chill. Green Grocer, Red Eye, Floury Baker and Razor Grinder.
#bugsky #inverts #wildoz #auswildlife
#bugsky #inverts #wildoz #auswildlife
One of the more sombre rooms I’ve been to at a museum. The thylacine room at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery.
November 21, 2024 at 8:14 PM
One of the more sombre rooms I’ve been to at a museum. The thylacine room at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery.
Being carefully watched from outside my office while I reflect on these rather turbulent times. If these guys can’t brighten you, don’t no one can.
November 11, 2024 at 10:07 AM
Being carefully watched from outside my office while I reflect on these rather turbulent times. If these guys can’t brighten you, don’t no one can.
Well this is a blue sky. With trees with red and purple flowers in front of it. Nice day on the Sydney Uni campus.
October 25, 2023 at 11:15 AM
Well this is a blue sky. With trees with red and purple flowers in front of it. Nice day on the Sydney Uni campus.
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In defense of NATURAL HISTORY, a discipline in danger
"We are all interested in understanding the natural world, but we often fall into the habit of abstracting our research away from its natural contexts & complexities" @KNanglu
🧪🌍 #evolution biodiversity
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
"We are all interested in understanding the natural world, but we often fall into the habit of abstracting our research away from its natural contexts & complexities" @KNanglu
🧪🌍 #evolution biodiversity
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
October 24, 2023 at 10:51 PM
In defense of NATURAL HISTORY, a discipline in danger
"We are all interested in understanding the natural world, but we often fall into the habit of abstracting our research away from its natural contexts & complexities" @KNanglu
🧪🌍 #evolution biodiversity
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
"We are all interested in understanding the natural world, but we often fall into the habit of abstracting our research away from its natural contexts & complexities" @KNanglu
🧪🌍 #evolution biodiversity
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Nice way to start the day! Mantid egg mass on a little bit of kerbside guerilla gardening in my street.
July 27, 2023 at 10:17 PM
Nice way to start the day! Mantid egg mass on a little bit of kerbside guerilla gardening in my street.