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Bill Bateman @acanthoplus.bsky.social · 4d

quenda caravan #WildOz #urbanecology

two quenda, one following the other closely, captured on a trail camera at night in a suburban garden

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WA Orchids @wa-orchids.bsky.social · 4d

“Baudin’s or bauxite – we can’t have both”

It’s a stark warning … but Alcoa’s proposed expansions to its bauxite mining in WA’s jarrah forests will be catastrophic for the endangered Baudin’s black cockatoo.
#wildoz #ausbirds #ozplants #bauxite #conservation

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

‘Baudin’s or bauxite?’: stark warning black cockatoo won’t survive mining expansion

BirdLife WA calls consequences of Alcoa’s proposals to clear 11,000ha of jarrah forest ‘irreversible and catastrophic’ for endangered bird

www.theguardian.com

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old wildlife illustrations @wildlife.nathan.fun · 7d

The animal kingdom, arranged according to its organization, serving as a foundation for the natural history of animals. v.1 plates. London: G. Henderson, 1834-1837. (source: http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/89321) #nature #illustration #art

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Bruce Webber @drbrucewebber.bsky.social · 7d

"The greatest danger to our future is apathy. ... What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make." - Vale Jane Goodall (1934-2025).

Jane Goodall in a tall rainforest looking up into the canopy with binoculars in her hands.

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Bill Bateman @acanthoplus.bsky.social · 7d

www.theguardian.com/science/2025...

Jane Goodall, world-renowned primatologist, dies aged 91

Jane Goodall Institute says ‘tireless advocate’ for natural world died in California during US speaking tour

www.theguardian.com

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WA Orchids @wa-orchids.bsky.social · 9d

The beautiful south coast of Western Australia is stunning all year round, but is especially stunning in spring 🌿🌱🪨 🌊

📌 Albany, WA
📅 29 September 2025

#ozflora #wildoz #nature #bibbulmun #photography

Bibbulmun Track marker showing the distance to the track’s northern terminus in Kalamunda in the Perth Hills

Banksia growing on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Indian Ocean in Torndirrup National Park

View of a large granite outcrop with flower covered bushes in the foreground

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old wildlife illustrations @wildlife.nathan.fun · 10d

The animal kingdom, arranged according to its organization, serving as a foundation for the natural history of animals. v.1 plates. London: G. Henderson, 1834-1837. (source: http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/89321) #nature #illustration #art

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Bill Bateman @acanthoplus.bsky.social · 12d

I think you’re right!

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Dr Hannah M. Rowland @hannahmrowland.bsky.social · 13d

🌍🦋 Across 6 continents, 21 sites & 15,000 paper moths, we joined a worldwide experiment led by @wlallen.bsky.social & Iliana Medina, showing how ecological context shapes the evolution of animal colouration.

Proud to be part of this global team effort: doi.org/10.1126/scie...

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MothProf @mothprof.bsky.social · 13d

I have a job opening in my lab. If you are interested in bird behaviour and predator prey interactions please take a look! werkenbij.uva.nl/en/vacancies...

Vacancy — Postdoc Position in Decision Making in Birds

Are you an expert in animal behavior? Do you have experience working with birds? The Institute of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics (IBED) is looking for a motivated researcher to investigate the ro...

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Sandy Horne @sandyhorne.bsky.social · 13d

Up where the yellow-footed rock-wallabies are found at Boolcoomatta, you can also find euros (western wallaroos), such as this one. Kangaroos, wallabies and wallaroos are all related being part of the Macropodidae family.

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Sally Aitken 🇨🇦 @sallyaitken.bsky.social · 13d

We are searching for a Forest Ecophysiologist (tenure track Assistant or Associate Professor) to join the Department of Forest and Conservation Sciences, University of British Columbia Faculty of Forestry. Please share! Details are here: ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/ubcfacultyjobs

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old wildlife illustrations @wildlife.nathan.fun · 13d

Edinburgh journal of natural history and of the physical sciences. Edinburgh [etc.]: Published for the proprietor [etc.], 1835-1840. (source: https://biodiversitylibrary.org/page/33665325) #nature #illustration #art

Edinburgh journal of natural history and of the physical sciences.
Edinburgh [etc.]: Published for the proprietor [etc.], 1835-1840.
https://biodiversitylibrary.org/page/33665325�

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WildCRU, Oxford @wildcru.bsky.social · 13d

Lions across Africa are under threat from habitat loss, poaching, and wildlife trade.

A continent-wide survey of 132 lion subpopulations was conducted in collaboration with landscape managers and lion researchers to determine perceived threat severity.

[1/2] @biology.ox.ac.uk

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Guardian Australia @australia.theguardian.com · 14d

Sadly this adorable cuddly bat is critically endangered. Who do we think we are!? | First Dog on the Moon

Here is my recovery plan to SAVE THIS IMPORTANT BAT * Sign up here to get an email whenever First Dog cartoons are published * Get all your needs met at the First Dog shop if what you need is First Dog merchandise and prints Continue reading...

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Bill Bateman @acanthoplus.bsky.social · 14d

Yellow-rumped Thornbill Acanthiza chrysorrhoa at the banding table - the most beautiful of the Thornbills IMHO. Banded with appropriate permits and mentoring #Wildoz #birdbanding #birds

A thornbill in the hand and a band being applied

a Yellow rumped thornbill in the hand - turned over to show the deep yellow butter butt that gives it its name

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Biodiversity Council @biodivcouncil.bsky.social · 15d

It’s great to see WA Gov has committed to improving its state cat laws to enable local governments to prevent pet cats from roaming; a win-win-win solution for wildlife, cats and human health. NSW is now the only state who hasn't updated their laws.

@drbrucewebber.bsky.social #cats #biodiversity

Three cats sit calmly on an indoor cat tree. Text overlay says: WA Government set to allow local councils to stop pet cats from roaming; A win-win-win solution for wildlife, cats and human health

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Bill Bateman @acanthoplus.bsky.social · 16d

A reminder: the environmental costs of fireworks ain't trivial www.publish.csiro.au/PC/PC22040

Not just a flash in the pan: short and long term impacts of fireworks on the environment

Fireworks are used globally, mostly for recreational purposes, despite overwhelming evidence that they negatively affect wildlife, domestic animals, and the environment. Fireworks cause short-term noi...

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Bill Bateman @acanthoplus.bsky.social · 16d

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...

Arc’teryx fireworks display in Tibet prompts environmental outcry

Outdoor brand says the Rising Dragon promotional event was out of line with its values after public criticism

www.theguardian.com

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old wildlife illustrations @wildlife.nathan.fun · 18d

A hand-book to the game-birds London: E. Lloyd, 1896-1897. (source: https://biodiversitylibrary.org/page/15243601) #nature #illustration #art

A hand-book to the game-birds
London: E. Lloyd, 1896-1897.
https://biodiversitylibrary.org/page/15243601�

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Bill Bateman @acanthoplus.bsky.social · 18d

Drosera and cowslip orchids under the sun #wildoz

Shining white climbing Drosera macrantha flowers

Bright yellow Caladenia flava in the sun

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Bruce Webber @drbrucewebber.bsky.social · 21d

This week we saw solutions announced in Western Australia to improve responsible pet cat ownership. Hannah Beazley MLA announced (1) an amendment to the Cat Act that will allow for local governments to prevent pet cats from roaming, & (2) a broader review of the Cat Act.
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The Cook Labor Government has announced that it intends to amend the Cat Act to prevent pet cats from roaming.

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c0nc0rdance @c0nc0rdance.bsky.social · 21d

The buff-tip moth (Phalera bucephala) has mastered a very particular kind of camouflage.

When they close their wings up, they resemble a broken twig.

Native to large parts of Europe, there's regional pattern variation that reflects the local tree species. This one best resembles birch twigs?

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Angus Hervey @angushervey.com · 28d

Mini marsupial bounces back from the brink!

Once listed as Endangered, the crest-tailed mulgara expanded its range by more than 48,000 km² between 2015 and 2021, lifting its status to Least Concern. Biocontrol contributed to the heartwarming bounce-back.

https://f.mtr.cool/afllseseeb

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Natalia Jagielska @nataliajagielska.bsky.social · 29d

A tiny Jurassic pterosaur, Bellubrunnus, wingspan, less than a foot (its head is the size of my fingernail)

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