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Tag Archives: Conservation
Things are heating up: invasive grassy weeds and climate change in Canberra
What is a weed? As described in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Weeds Strategy, a weed is ‘considered to be a terrestrial or aquatic species of non-native or native plant that is harmful to the natural environment (ecosystems/biodiversity), agriculture and … Continue reading
Posted in biodiversity conservation, Climate change
Tagged Australia, biodiversity, Canberra, Climate change, Conservation, weeds
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Mulligans flat sanctuary: The return of Bettongs
It’s rare to find a sanctuary for native flora and fauna in the capital city of a country, but Mulligan’s Flat Woodland Sanctuary is one of those rarities. This sanctuary encloses over 400 hectares of critically endangered yellow box and … Continue reading
Posted in biodiversity conservation
Tagged Bettong, Conservation, Mulligans flat, sanctuary
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Why Conserve Biodiversity?
Text and photos by Heitor Cavalcanti de Albuquerque (u5250410) It is interesting to think about the fact that despite all organisms exhibit the same controlling structure (DNA expression), the variety of forms, colors, size, perception of the world and a … Continue reading
The Moral Pitfalls of the Triage System
Look at this photo of a baby koala. Sqqquueee!!! It’s so cute! Look at her fluffy ears! Look at her big nose and button eyes! We know that koalas are on the decline in all States and Territories except … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Conservation, Dragons, Evolution, Koalas, Morality, Squeaky, Triage
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