THE DIRT
Where we spill the good stuff and all the wild, wonderful work happening behind the scenes. Dig in.
Zoogeochemistry
Zoogeochemistry might sound like a mouthful, but at its heart it’s a simple idea: animals shape the chemistry of our soils.
Rewilding vs. Restoration
Ecosystem restoration is moving beyond simply protecting what remains.
Size matters
This study explores how preventing invasive predators from entering an area impacts small mammal communities.
Wallabies airlifted in race to avoid extinction
It’s a rare sight to see critically endangered southern brush-tailed rock-wallabies (SBTRW) loaded into backpacks and onto a small plane.
Precious cargo
This month, a team of experts—including Odonata’s Mt Rothwell sanctuary staff—pulled off a remarkable mission to give the isolated Little River Gorge colony a lifeline of fresh genetics.
Species or processes?
A growing movement is shifting toward process-based conservation — strategies that protect genetic diversity, restore food webs, and ensure species can move across landscapes.
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