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Australian Journal of Zoology

Australian Journal of Zoology

Australian Journal of Zoology is an international journal covering the evolutionary, molecular and comparative zoology of Australasian fauna. Read more about the journalMore

Editors-in-Chief: Christofer Clemente and Laura Wilson

Publishing Model: Hybrid. Open Access options available.

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These articles are the latest published in the journal. Australian Journal of Zoology is published under a continuous publication model. More information is available on our Continuous Publication page.

Published online 11 December 2024

ZO24023Spatial mosaics of small animal communities across habitat and vegetation cover in semiarid Australia

Shirley S. Chia, Keith Leggett and Lisa E. Schwanz 0000-0001-5864-7112
 

Spatial variation in soil and vegetation within a semi-arid habitat.

Successful management of animal communities depends on understanding what features of the environment allow populations to persist. We examined spatial mosaics of animal communities in semiarid Australia and found that spiders and lizards were more abundant where cover of woody vegetation was relatively high, but other taxa were not linked to vegetation cover. Thus, preserving woody vegetation is important for conserving some taxa. Environmental features important for other taxa need to be identified for management consideration. Photograph by L. Schwanz.

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Published online 22 November 2024

ZO24020Spatiotemporal distribution of humpback whales off north-west Australia quantifying the Exmouth Gulf nursery area

Kate R. Sprogis 0000-0002-9050-3028, Alicia L. Sutton, Micheline-Nicole M. Jenner and K. Curt S. Jenner
 

Aerial photograph of a humpback whale mother-calf pair resting on the water surface in Exmouth Gulf, Western Australia

The aim of this study was to examine the distribution of humpback whales across north-west Australia (North West Cape, Pilbara and Exmouth Gulf). The highest density and encounter rates of humpback whales was in Exmouth Gulf. The comparison among the three locations quantifies Exmouth Gulf as an important nursery area for humpback whale mother–calf pairs. Photograph by Kate Sprogis.

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Published online 13 September 2024

ZO24005Shedding light on predator detections: evaluating the impact of camera-trap flash type for feral cat monitoring through in-field observations

Alexandra J. Paton 0000-0002-2701-8732, Jessie C. Buettel 0000-0001-6737-7468 and Barry W. Brook 0000-0002-2491-1517
 

White flash camera-trap image of feral cat.

It is widely believed that white flash camera-traps negatively impact feral cat behaviour, leading wildlife managers to favour infrared cameras, despite a lack of published evidence to support these concerns. We investigated the impact of flash type on feral cat behaviour and found no evidence that feral cats avoid white flash cameras. Researchers aiming to individually identify feral cats should consider utilising white flash, which produces colour images of higher quality, while maintaining an equivalent capture rate to infrared cameras. Image credit to Barry W. Brook and Jessie C. Buettel.

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Published online 10 September 2024

ZO24008An assessment of dingo ancestry in camp dogs in Western Australia

T. L. Kreplins 0000-0002-6439-7858, D. Stephens, N. Laing and C. Oskam
 

Camp dogs in grassland near eucalyptus trees in Western Australia.

Hybridisation of dingoes occurs as domestic dogs and dingoes are the same species, Canis familiaris. An assessment of camp dogs or dogs that reside in rural and remote communities found very little dingo ancestry. Based on these samples camp dogs are not of high concern when it comes to conserving dingo purity in Western Australia. Image by Dr Nicole Laing.

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Published online 27 June 2024

ZO23039Movements and habitat use of painted button-quail, Turnix varius, in tropical savanna of northern Queensland

Patrick T. D. Webster 0000-0002-5719-5967, N. P. Leseberg 0000-0001-6233-2236, S. A. Murphy 0000-0001-7008-6303 and J. E. M. Watson 0000-0003-4942-1984
 

A photograph of painted button-quail with a GPS tracker.

The painted button-quail, Turnix varius, is a common and widespread Australian bird species; however, aspects of its basic autecology are poorly known. Here, we GPS tracked painted button-quail throughout the wet and dry seasons of northern Queensland. We have described the seasonal movements and habitat use of this species throughout these seasonal cycles. Photograph by Patrick Webster.

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Transitions: between water and land

The Australian Journal of Zoology presents this collection of 15 important papers that support and amplify key themes of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically targeting Life on Land (SDG 15) and Life Below Water (SDG 14). In this collection, the focus is exclusively on two groups of vertebrates: frogs and turtles, representing critical components of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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Last Updated: 22 Mar 2024

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