bilby

Bilbies return to Sturt National Park in NSW

30 Sep 2020

Thanks to a NSW government collaboration led by UNSW ecologists and Ecological Horizons with NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and Taronga Conservation Society Australia, ten bilbies are set to start a species-led renovation of their desert ecosystem in Sturt National Park.

Releasing Bilby back in the Taronga Sanctuary at Dubbo

Landmark release sees bilbies return to Sturt National Park in NSW

24 Sep 2020

A nocturnal marsupial has been reintroduced into a feral-free area created by a UNSW-led project.

Sea horses are among the marine animals that depend on the sea grasses for habitat.

Putting the spotlight on the environment: celebrating International Biodiversity Day

22 May 2019

On this year’s International Day of Biodiversity, we are showcasing some of our scientists who are working to safeguard our ecosystems – both far away and close to home.

Predator exposure can help vulnerable species survive in the wild

15 May 2019

Bilbies vs. feral cats – a Hunger Games-style experiment conducted in a South Australian desert has produced fascinating results with important implications for the conservation of our endangered species.

Huge feral-free safe haven ready for return of missing desert mammals

22 Apr 2019

UNSW scientists have created a 40-square-kilometre sanctuary for native Australian animals in the Sturt National Park that is completely free of feral animals such as rabbits, foxes and cats.

Bilby bounces back

15 Dec 2017

The Greater Bilby has not been seen in the wild in NSW for more than a century. Deborah Smith reports on an ambitious comeback plan.

Bilby's killer ancestor

03 Sep 2010

The gentle bilby - Australia's stand-in for the Easter bunny - had an ancient relative that was a far more fearsome little beast, a new study has found.