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An international journal publishing research and debate on the ecology, management and conservation of wild animals in natural and modified habitats. #WildlifeResearch https://www.publish.csiro.au/wr

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Wildlife Research @wildliferesearchj.bsky.social · Feb 24

Hello Bluesky!

We are an international journal on wildlife ecology, management, and conservation. We cover conservation, invasive species, climate change, diseases, and policy, featuring research to improve management and understanding.

Feeling great to be here!
#WildlifeResearch

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Wildlife Research @wildliferesearchj.bsky.social · Jul 16

Are you passionate about wildlife and communicating science?

Consider joining the #WildlifeResearch editorial team as Social Media Editor!

Find out more about this opportunity:
www.publish.csiro.au/wr/Expressio...

#EditorialBoard #WildlifeScience #Ecology #SciComm

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CSIRO Publishing @csiropublishing.bsky.social · Jul 3

When a fisher from Indonesia contacted local conservationists about a satellite tag from a killed white shark, a remarkable journey was revealed.

www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025...

#WildlifeResearch

White shark makes record journey from SA to Indonesia

This shark tale almost sank through the mesh of history into the murky deep but through sheer happenstance it improbably surfaced from the depths and into the light of scientific discovery.

www.dailymaverick.co.za

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CSIRO Publishing @csiropublishing.bsky.social · Jul 7

Honouring the leadership and collaboration of Indigenous Australians in wildlife research for #NAIDOCWeek.

A collection of work published in @wildliferesearchj.bsky.social explores Indigenous and cross-cultural wildlife research in Australia.

www.publish.csiro.au/wr/collectio...

#WildlifeResearch

A vast desert landscape covered in red earth and low shrub. In the distance walk a number of Indigenous rangers. A caption explains: "A new Wildlife Research collection explores Indigenous and cross-cultural wildlife research in Australia, with a focus on the importance of Indigenous inclusion and leadership in the stewardship of Australian ecosystems." The photo is by by Sarah Legge/Yanunijarra AC.

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CSIRO Publishing @csiropublishing.bsky.social · Jul 10

After European colonisation, Australia's desert people left their nomadic lifestyles & traditional burning lapsed.

Now, Elders teach younger generations how to use fire to regenerate bush foods.

stories.theconversation.com/fire-revival/

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Fire revival

A return to traditional Indigenous burning practices in the Gibson and Great Sandy deserts is helping protect the ninu, or greater bilby.

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Wildlife Research @wildliferesearchj.bsky.social · Mar 31

Where else can you learn more from the publications in our journal?

Well, perhaps you would be pleased to know that we are on ResearchGate too!

Don't forget to chuck us a follow here:

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Access 135+ million publications and connect with 20+ million researchers. Join for free and gain visibility by uploading your research.

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Wildlife Research @wildliferesearchj.bsky.social · Mar 30

sharing this again so you don't miss it! 📖

CSIRO Publishing @csiropublishing.bsky.social · Mar 24

The authors of the article published their work in @wildliferesearchj.bsky.social, which shows how traditional burning practices could help conserve this iconic marsupial – a culturally significant species threatened with extinction.

www.publish.csiro.au/WR/WR24076

#WildlifeResearch #OpenAccess

Sunset in the Australian outback. The soil is red and covered in low scrub. A caption reads: "The relationship between the presence of people, fire patterns and persistence of two threatened species in the Great Sandy Desert. Read the open access article in Wildlife Research. Photo: Totajla from Getty Images."

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CSIRO Publishing @csiropublishing.bsky.social · Mar 24

This beautifully crafted multimedia piece in @theconversation.com tells the story of Fire Revival: How Australia's desert people use ancient wisdom to protect the endangered bilby.

stories.theconversation.com/fire-revival/

@wildliferesearchj.bsky.social #WildlifeResearch

Fire revival

A return to traditional Indigenous burning practices in the Gibson and Great Sandy deserts is helping protect the ninu, or greater bilby.

stories.theconversation.com

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Wildlife Research @wildliferesearchj.bsky.social · Mar 23

We're posting today to share another paper on threatened species! Particularly, www.publish.csiro.au/WR/WR24135 that investigates population trends of lizards🦎. Just published 4 days ago, be sure to check it out!

Fire regimes drive population trends of a threatened lizard in the central and western deserts of Australia

Context Animal and plant populations in arid regions fluctuate in size and extent in response to rainfall, fire and predation. Understanding the influence of these drivers on the status and trends of ...

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CSIRO Publishing @csiropublishing.bsky.social · Mar 18

Could you be the next Editor-in-Chief of #PacificConsBio?

Take a leading role in shaping the journal, growing its submissions and output, and enhancing its visibility and impact in the international research community.

We invite expressions of interest: www.publish.csiro.au/pc/Expressio...

Pacific Conservation Biology: Conservation and Wildlife Management in the Pacific Region.

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Wildlife Research @wildliferesearchj.bsky.social · Mar 17

Happy Monday!

Check out the relationship between people, fire patterns and the persistence of two threatened species from www.publish.csiro.au/wr/WR24076 discussed in the Conversation here:
stories.theconversation.com/fire-revival/

Fire revival

A return to traditional Indigenous burning practices in the Gibson and Great Sandy deserts is helping protect the ninu, or greater bilby.

stories.theconversation.com

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Wildlife Research @wildliferesearchj.bsky.social · Mar 17

Don't forget the other journals you can follow!

CSIRO Publishing @csiropublishing.bsky.social · Mar 13

Five of our journals are now on Bluesky!

Aus J Botany: @ausjbotany.bsky.social 🌱
Aus J Chem: @ausjchem.bsky.social 🧪
Aus J Primary Health: @ausjph.bsky.social 🩺
Reproduction, Fertility & Development: @repfertdev.bsky.social 🥚
Wildlife Research: @wildliferesearchj.bsky.social 🐾

The covers of five journals, Australian Journal of Primary Health, Australian Journal of Botany, Reproduction, Fertility and Development, Wildlife Research, and Australian Journal of Chemistry.

Wildlife Research @wildliferesearchj.bsky.social · Mar 11

Are you also curious of other available publications from WRJ?
Where has admin pulled out previous articles and shared them from⁉️

Our Journal Home is where they're found! 😀

www.publish.csiro.au/wr

There's a tab for the latest publications, ones just accepted and also most read. Check it out! 📖

CSIRO PUBLISHING | Wildlife Research

WR Home

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Wildlife Research @wildliferesearchj.bsky.social · Mar 11

What's happening recently with WRJ?

Here's a list of some interesting reads on Australian flying-foxes, mesocarnivores, and blackbirds from just LAST WEEK!

1) -> www.publish.csiro.au/WR/WR24107
2) -> www.publish.csiro.au/WR/WR24108
3) -> www.publish.csiro.au/WR/WR24066

Happy reading! 🦇🐱🐦

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Wildlife Research @wildliferesearchj.bsky.social · Mar 2

Humans are always intertwined with nature. In celebration of #WorldWildlifeDay lets take a look at a recent article published in WRJ by Rachel Paltridge and team that touches on the relationship between people, fire patterns and two threatened species! 🔥
www.publish.csiro.au/WR/WR24076

The relationship between the presence of people, fire patterns and persistence of two threatened species in the Great Sandy Desert

Context Indigenous Australians who lived in the desert used fire for many purposes. The interruption of these practices following colonisation, and the spread of invasive predators, coincided with mas...

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Wildlife Research @wildliferesearchj.bsky.social · Feb 24

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