Bill Bateman

Just so people know what a good *EPBC Act* should look like, before we seemingly get a terrible one from @australianlabor.bsky.social, we wrote this 👇.

Without a good EPBC Act, more of the wildlife and places we know and love will be destroyed, and ultimately, our future.

Keep fighting, people.

Sign the Petition Stop Forced Redundancies at QUT's Faculty of Science

My job, and the jobs of 20 of my Faculty of Science colleagues at Queensland University of Technology, are under threat with a proposal to slash staff. Our work to protect #biodiversity is at stake. In Australia and beyond, please sign this petition to support us 🧪

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Thysanotus manglesianus - Fringed Lily - close up picture of a vibrant purple flower with 3 petals and 3 sepals. The petals have delicate fringing on their outer edges

Thysanotus multiflorus - Many-flowered Fringe Lily - close up picture of two vibrant purple flowers with 3 petals and 3 sepals. The petals have delicate fringing on their outer edges

The Fringe Lilies (Thysanotus sp.) are starting to flower in the Perth Hills 💜🌿

The flowers on these plants are such a vibrant colour and that delicate fringing is spectacular!
#ozflora #wildoz #nativeplants #bloomscrolling #nature #photography

An infographic summarizing the key findings of the paper and showing cats with birds in their mouth. T

Our team has published a new study in Avian Conservation Ecology showing that #cats kill between 19–197 million #birds each year in Canada!

In the time it has taken you to read ~3 posts (1 min) 114 birds have been killed at the paws of cats in Canada.
ace-eco.org/vol20/iss2/a...

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TikTok’s online wild meat sellers – study finds endangered species on offer in west Africa Rare and endangered wild animals in Togo are going viral online for all the wrong reasons - they are being sold on TikTok as meat.

'Understanding how wildlife is marketed and consumed online is crucial to keep pace with these changes.'

Rare and endangered wild animals in Togo are going viral online for all the wrong reasons - they are being sold on TikTok as meat ⬇️

Pupils fear AI is eroding their ability to study, research finds One in four students say AI ‘makes it too easy’ for them to find answers

AI 'limits my creative thinking'
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

Edinburgh journal of natural history and of the physical sciences. Edinburgh [etc.]: Published for the proprietor [etc.], 1835-1840. https://biodiversitylibrary.org/page/33665343

Edinburgh journal of natural history and of the physical sciences. Edinburgh [etc.]: Published for the proprietor [etc.], 1835-1840. (source: https://biodiversitylibrary.org/page/33665343) #nature #illustration #art

Source: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/14058957

Source: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/14058957

The wood cricket Triaenogryllacris triaena is found in Western South America. To blend in with its surroundings, the species has three colour morphs: yellow, green, and (hot) pink. The pink one is definitely my favourite. #EverydayEnsifera #bugsky

📸: Juan José Caicedo

Opportunity to join our team. Open to African students at Masters or PhD level.

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. http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/89321

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

A new island erupted from the sea – can it show us how nature works without human interference? The volcanic island of Surtsey emerged in the 1960s, and scientists say studying its development offers hope for damaged ecosystems worldwide

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

The koringkriek (Acanthoplus discoidalis) is a katydid found in southern Africa. Not only does the species have a powerful bite, it's also known to squirt toxic blood or throw up its stomach contents as a defense mechanism! #EverydayEnsifera

📸: Rudi Bosbouer

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

quenda caravan #WildOz #urbanecology

‘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

“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/...

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. http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/89321

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

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

"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, 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/science/2025...

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

Delicate Drosera flower in white

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

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

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. http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/89321

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

I think you’re right!

🌍🦋 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...

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...

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...

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.

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

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

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

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.

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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...

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

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

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