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Published online 27 June 2024

AM23055A long-distance flight of the Pilbara diamond-faced bat (Rhinonicteris aurantia) recorded via an automated VHF radio telemetry system

Christopher George Knuckey, Thomas Rasmussen, Tabitha Rudin and Scott Reiffer

 

Understanding movement patterns of threatened bats is critical, though sometimes difficult, to conserving their habitats. This study was undertaken to understand movement patterns for the threatened Pilbara diamond-faced bat, resulting in the recordings of two large, 40-km, flights undertaken over single nights. This study will be used to conserve habitat for the species and demonstrates the capability of new and emerging tracking technology. Photograph by Christopher Knuckey.

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Published online 27 June 2024

AM23040Remote camera monitoring and arboreal trapping methods used to evaluate the outcomes of a reintroduction of red-tailed phascogales (Phascogale calura) in Western Australia

Georgina E. Anderson , Georgia Volck, Phoebe Dickins and Amanda R. Bourne

 

The red-tailed phascogale is a threatened marsupial species native to Australia, and it has been reintroduced to Mt Gibson Wildlife Sanctuary in Western Australia. Traditional monitoring methods for the species did not work at Mt Gibson, so we relied on camera monitoring until we developed an arboreal trapping method. The monitoring methods have shown that the reintroduction has been successful, and the arboreal trapping methods may be useful at other red-tailed phascogale populations.

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Published online 20 June 2024

AM24006The mechanical properties of bettong and potoroo foods

D. Rex Mitchell , Justin A. Ledogar , Damien Andrew , Ian Mathewson, Vera Weisbecker and Karl Vernes

 

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Bettongs and potoroos are important for maintaining biodiversity, but we do not know much about how difficult their foods are to eat in the wild. We measured the toughness and stiffness of their foods, including roots and tubers, fruit, fungi, invertebrates, seeds, and leaves, and compared these with farmed items from similar food groups. This information is important for understanding how these animals survive in the wild and for designing diets for them in captivity.

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Published online 04 June 2024

AM23049_COCorrigendum to: Feral cat predation of the threatened Pilbara leaf-nosed bat – a key threatening process

Jessie Moyses, Craig Grabham, Kyle N. Armstrong, Chris G. Knuckey and Brighton D’Rozario

 

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Published online 24 May 2024

AM23049Feral cat predation of the threatened Pilbara leaf-nosed bat – a key threatening process

Jessie Moyses , Craig Grabham, Kyle N. Armstrong, Chris G. Knuckey and Brighton D’Rozario

 

Cat predation is recognised as a significant threat to Australian wildlife. We consolidated evidence of feral cat predation on a threatened bat species (Pilbara leaf-nosed bat (Rhinonicteris aurantia) in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, demonstrating repeated predation of R. aurantia by several individual cats at three significant bat roosts. We provide evidence supporting the recognition of feral cat predation as a key threat to this species and recommend the threat be managed proactively using multiple established and emerging methods. Camera trap image provided by Jessie Moyses.

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Published online 09 May 2024

AM24002Informing conservation management of the bilby (Macrotis lagotis) in the Pilbara: a review of research and future directions

Amy S. Northover , Martin A. Dziminski , Fiona M. Carpenter, Harry A. Moore, Kym Ottewell, Russell Palmer and Lesley A. Gibson

 

The greater bilby, an iconic and culturally important Australian marsupial, now inhabits less than 20% of its former range. The Pilbara bioregion, a vast multi-use landscape in the north-west of Western Australia (WA) is an important stronghold for the species. To improve knowledge of the status and ecology of bilbies in northern WA, a research program, informed by multiple stakeholders, was instigated. The ensuing program has greatly enhanced our ecological knowledge of the bilby in the Pilbara and elsewhere in WA. Photograph by © John Lawson.

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Published online 25 March 2024

AM23054Megafires and koala occurrence: a comparative analysis of field data and satellite imagery

Cristian Gabriel Orlando , Rebecca Montague-Drake, John Turbill and Mathew S. Crowther

 

In the current context of climate change, megafires pose a severe threat to koala populations. Accurately assessing the impact of fire on a large scale is essential to provide an effective response to aid koala conservation. We found that satellite images were as effective as on-the-ground data in predicting post-fire koala occurrence in Mid North Coast NSW. Our results support the use of satellite-derived variables to efficiently monitor the fire impact on koala populations in the region.

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Published online 12 March 2024

AM23026A pilot study to encode calls from the northern yellow-bellied glider

Sigrid Heise-Pavlov, Colby Prokop and Louisa Goss

 

In Far North Queensland, passive acoustic monitoring has been used to study the yellow-bellied glider, a species threatened by habitat loss and fragmentation. However, because this species is very vocal, it is likely that more information – related to gender, season or individual-specific parameters – can be extracted from its calls. We present an attempt to analyse acoustic parameters and their variability in components of full calls of this species as a basis for more meaningful acoustic monitoring.

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Published online 12 March 2024

AM23029Comparatively poorer body condition of south-east Indian Ocean pygmy blue whales on their southern migration

Grace Russell, Capri Jolliffe, Brodie Elsdon, Fredrik Christiansen, Andrew Colefax and Daniele Cagnazzi

 

Body condition is important for successful migration, reproductive success and survival. Knowledge surrounding nutritional health of south-east Indian Ocean (SEIO) pygmy blue whales is currently lacking. We aimed to quantify and compare the body condition of SEIO pygmy blue whales at two points during northbound and southbound migration between south-west Australia and Indonesian waters. Results indicate the poorer condition of southbound migrating individuals and highlight the need to learn more about the nutritional health of this endangered species. Photograph by Grace Russell.

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Published online 12 March 2024

AM23050Whose scat is that? Determining recognition of predator scat by Australian mammals

M. C. Edwards , J. M. Hoy , S. I. FitzGibbon and P. J. Murray

 

Some Australian mammals may exhibit prey naivety and not react to introduced predators. Using camera traps, we assessed how native mammals reacted to predator faeces placed in front of the traps. Presence of predator faeces did not influence trap or camera captures. Photograph by Meg Edwards.

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Published online 27 February 2024

AM23023Spot the difference: optimising camera trap use to detect and identify individuals of a medium-sized carnivorous marsupial

Melissa C. Taylor , Adrian F. Wayne , Nicola J. Armstrong , Michael C. Calver and Kate A. Bryant

 

Many wildlife studies using camera traps require a high probability of animal detection and, depending on study aim, the ability to identify individuals. For a cryptic species this can be difficult, but testing different setups for camera traps improves both detection and individual identification. In the case of the chuditch, a medium-sized marsupial carnivore, paired cameras at 30 cm height had the best Detection and Identification probability. This setup can be used in a variety of chuditch studies to gather more useable data and would increase the reliability of results such as population density estimates. Photograph by Melissa Taylor.

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Published online 13 February 2024

AM23048Platypus longevity: a new record in the wild and information on captive life span

Melody Serena, Gemma Snowball, Jessica L. Thomas, Geoff A. Williams and Al Danger

 

A new platypus longevity record in the wild (nearly 24 years) has been confirmed for a male living in a creek in Melbourne's southeastern suburbs. In captivity, a female platypus recently reached the age of 30 years at Healesville Sanctuary. Photograph by Barry Baker.

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Published online 09 February 2024

AM23046Scat contents of a spotted-tailed quoll (Dasyurus maculatus) reveal evidence of broad-toothed rat (Mastacomys fuscus) within a fragmented habitat in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales

T. Henderson and C. Nest

 

A spotted-tailed quoll (Dasyurus maculatus) scat collected in a fragmented habitat in the Hunter Valley, NSW contained evidence of a broad-toothed rat (Mastacomys fuscus). Given the nearest population of broad-toothed rat is located 50 km away in the Barrington Tops, this is a potentially important discovery for the conservation of this threatened species.

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Published online 02 February 2024

AM23020The influence of bait and camera type on detection of a spectrum of medium-sized Australian mammals

Ross L. Goldingay

 

Camera-trapping programs need to be informed by decisions made around bait and camera type, as well as camera deployment and service intervals. This study investigated these factors in relation to the detection of eight medium-sized mammal species, including three threatened species: the spotted-tailed quoll; long-nosed potoroo; and Parma wallaby. Photograph by R. Goldingay.

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Published online 23 January 2024

AM23031Movements of platypuses around and through instream structures and natural barriers in the Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve, New South Wales

Anne Musser , Tom Grant and Eren Turak

 

Because of their cryptic nature and being active predominately at night, movement of wild platypuses is poorly documented. Our studies of their movements in the upper Jenolan River showed them moving around and through natural and artificial instream structures, including across weirs, through culverts, around waterfalls and entering caves. This research is important to the management and conservation of the species in relation to human activities in rivers. Photograph by Anne Musser.

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