wildlife conservation
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What’s The Best Way to Conduct Australia’s Great Koala Count?
Federal environment minister Sussan Ley this week announced A$2 million for a national audit of Australia’s koalas, as part of an A$18 million package to protect the vulnerable species. The funding might seem like a lot – and, truth be told, it is more than most threatened species receive. But the national distribution of koalas…
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Australia, Along With 4 Other Countries, Control Most Of The World’s Remaining Wilderness
There are few corners of the planet humanity has yet to occupy or change. Truly wild areas are rarities, and a new map has carefully identified where exactly the last ones are.