Australian Journal of ZoologyRecent research papers from the Australian Journal of Zoology https://www.publish.csiro.au/zo CSIRO PUBLISHINGenCopyright 2024 CSIROAustralian Journal of Zoology0004-959XCSIRO PUBLISHINGCopyright 2024 CSIROpublishing@csiro.auAustralian Journal of Zoologyhttps://www.publish.csiro.au/media/client/rss_smaller.gif https://www.publish.csiro.au/zoEthyl-Iophenoxic acid as a serum marker for oral baiting of Tasmanian devils https://www.publish.csiro.au/rss_feed/ZO23017.htm Ruth Pye, David Nichols, Sally A. Nofs, Amy T. Gilbert, Andrew S. Flies - Volume 71(4)Ethyl-Iophenoxic acid as a serum marker for oral baiting of Tasmanian devilsRuth PyeDavid NicholsSally A. NofsAmy T. GilbertAndrew S. Fliesdoi:10.1071/ZO23017Australian Journal of Zoology - Volume 71(4)2024-03-15Australian Journal of Zoology2024-03-15714ZO23017Depredation of eggs of threatened freshwater turtles by the short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus (Shaw, 1792)) https://www.publish.csiro.au/rss_feed/ZO23029.htm Kymberly J. Robinson, Duncan J. Limpus, Brad Crosbie, Colin J. Limpus, Larelle D. Fabbro - Volume 71(4)Depredation of eggs of threatened freshwater turtles by the short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus (Shaw, 1792))Kymberly J. RobinsonDuncan J. LimpusBrad CrosbieColin J. LimpusLarelle D. Fabbrodoi:10.1071/ZO23029Australian Journal of Zoology - Volume 71(4)2024-03-12Australian Journal of Zoology2024-03-12714ZO23029The nutritional quality of post-fire eucalypt regrowth and its consumption by koalas in the New South Wales Southern Tablelands https://www.publish.csiro.au/rss_feed/ZO23024.htm Murraya R. Lane, Kara N. Youngentob, Robert G. Clark, Karen J. Marsh - Volume 71(3)The nutritional quality of post-fire eucalypt regrowth and its consumption by koalas in the New South Wales Southern TablelandsMurraya R. LaneKara N. YoungentobRobert G. ClarkKaren J. Marshdoi:10.1071/ZO23024Australian Journal of Zoology - Volume 71(3)2024-03-04Australian Journal of Zoology2024-03-04713ZO23024Biogeography of vine thickets and open woodland in subtropical eastern Australia: a case study of three camaenid land snail genera https://www.publish.csiro.au/rss_feed/ZO23032.htm Lorelle Stanisic, Carmel McDougall, Paul Oliver - Volume 71(3)Biogeography of vine thickets and open woodland in subtropical eastern Australia: a case study of three camaenid land snail generaLorelle StanisicCarmel McDougallPaul Oliverdoi:10.1071/ZO23032Australian Journal of Zoology - Volume 71(3)2024-02-13Australian Journal of Zoology2024-02-13713ZO23032Gastrointestinal helminth parasites of the grey kangaroos, Macropus fuliginosus and M. giganteus https://www.publish.csiro.au/rss_feed/ZO23038.htm Ian Beveridge - Volume 71(2)Gastrointestinal helminth parasites of the grey kangaroos, Macropus fuliginosus and M. giganteusIan Beveridgedoi:10.1071/ZO23038Australian Journal of Zoology - Volume 71(2)2024-01-11Australian Journal of Zoology2024-01-11712ZO23038Does the photoluminescence of rat fur influence interactions in the field? https://www.publish.csiro.au/rss_feed/ZO23021.htm Linda M. Reinhold, David T. Wilson, Tasmin L. Rymer - Volume 71(2)Does the photoluminescence of rat fur influence interactions in the field?Linda M. ReinholdDavid T. WilsonTasmin L. Rymerdoi:10.1071/ZO23021Australian Journal of Zoology - Volume 71(2)2024-01-09Australian Journal of Zoology2024-01-09712ZO23021Birds pre-adapted to a road in a heterogeneous and contiguous old-growth forest: a point transect study https://www.publish.csiro.au/rss_feed/ZO22018.htm Graham R. Fulton, Jutta Beher, Hugh P. Possingham - Volume 71(1)Birds pre-adapted to a road in a heterogeneous and contiguous old-growth forest: a point transect studyGraham R. FultonJutta BeherHugh P. Possinghamdoi:10.1071/ZO22018Australian Journal of Zoology - Volume 71(1)2023-11-08Australian Journal of Zoology2023-11-08711ZO22018Two new species of burrowing scorpions (Urodacidae: Urodacus) from the Pilbara region of Western Australia with identical external morphology † https://www.publish.csiro.au/rss_feed/ZO23018.htm Bruno A. Buzatto, Huon L. Clark, Mark S. Harvey, Erich S. Volschenk - Volume 71(1)Two new species of burrowing scorpions (Urodacidae: Urodacus) from the Pilbara region of Western Australia with identical external morphology † Bruno A. BuzattoHuon L. ClarkMark S. HarveyErich S. Volschenkdoi:10.1071/ZO23018Australian Journal of Zoology - Volume 71(1)2023-11-03Australian Journal of Zoology2023-11-03711ZO23018Spatial prioritisation of survey and management efforts for a threatened pygopodid in south-western New South Wales https://www.publish.csiro.au/rss_feed/ZO23016.htm Helen P. Waudby, Eren Turak, Kate Callister, Singarayer Florentine, Martin Westbrooke, Grant Palmer, Ray Dayman - Volume 71(1)Spatial prioritisation of survey and management efforts for a threatened pygopodid in south-western New South WalesHelen P. WaudbyEren TurakKate CallisterSingarayer FlorentineMartin WestbrookeGrant PalmerRay Daymandoi:10.1071/ZO23016Australian Journal of Zoology - Volume 71(1)2023-10-31Australian Journal of Zoology2023-10-31711ZO23016Effect of soil treatment on the growth and foliage chemistry of three Eucalyptus species grown in a plantation as a food source for koalas https://www.publish.csiro.au/rss_feed/ZO22046.htm Teresa Cochrane, Gaye L. Krebs, Scott McManus, Scott Castle, Peter G. Spooner - Volume 71(1)Effect of soil treatment on the growth and foliage chemistry of three Eucalyptus species grown in a plantation as a food source for koalasTeresa CochraneGaye L. KrebsScott McManusScott CastlePeter G. Spoonerdoi:10.1071/ZO22046Australian Journal of Zoology - Volume 71(1)2023-08-29Australian Journal of Zoology2023-08-29711ZO22046A large, newly discovered ghost bat colony in Queensland https://www.publish.csiro.au/rss_feed/ZO22045.htm John Augusteyn, Karl Goetze, Roger Coles - Volume 71(1)A large, newly discovered ghost bat colony in QueenslandJohn AugusteynKarl GoetzeRoger Colesdoi:10.1071/ZO22045Australian Journal of Zoology - Volume 71(1)2023-07-27Australian Journal of Zoology2023-07-27711ZO22045Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) hatching success at Raine and Heron Islands https://www.publish.csiro.au/rss_feed/ZO23013.htm David T. Booth - Volume 70(6)Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) hatching success at Raine and Heron IslandsDavid T. Boothdoi:10.1071/ZO23013Australian Journal of Zoology - Volume 70(6)2023-06-29Australian Journal of Zoology2023-06-29706211Tracking the spread of the eastern dwarf tree frog (Litoria fallax) in Australia using citizen science https://www.publish.csiro.au/rss_feed/ZO23012.htm Jodi J. L. Rowley, Corey T. Callaghan - Volume 70(6)Tracking the spread of the eastern dwarf tree frog (Litoria fallax) in Australia using citizen scienceJodi J. L. RowleyCorey T. Callaghandoi:10.1071/ZO23012Australian Journal of Zoology - Volume 70(6)2023-06-29Australian Journal of Zoology2023-06-29706204Phylogenetic relationships in the Eugongylini (Squamata: Scincidae): generic limits and biogeography https://www.publish.csiro.au/rss_feed/ZO23007.htm David G. Chapple, Stephanie N. J. Chapple, Sarah A. Smith, Glenn M. Shea, Ian G. Brennan, Ross A. Sadlier - Volume 70(6)Phylogenetic relationships in the Eugongylini (Squamata: Scincidae): generic limits and biogeographyDavid G. ChappleStephanie N. J. ChappleSarah A. SmithGlenn M. SheaIan G. BrennanRoss A. Sadlierdoi:10.1071/ZO23007Australian Journal of Zoology - Volume 70(6)2023-05-25Australian Journal of Zoology2023-05-25706165Characterisation of volatile organic compounds in dingo scat and a comparison with those of the domestic dog https://www.publish.csiro.au/rss_feed/ZO23001.htm Tyler J. Lepan, Thy T. Truong, Sonu Yadav, J. William O. Ballard - Volume 70(5)Characterisation of volatile organic compounds in dingo scat and a comparison with those of the domestic dogTyler J. LepanThy T. TruongSonu YadavJ. William O. Ballarddoi:10.1071/ZO23001Australian Journal of Zoology - Volume 70(5)2023-05-24Australian Journal of Zoology2023-05-24705142Changes in parasite species distributions could be driven by host range expansions: the case of hybridisation between two Australian reptile ticks https://www.publish.csiro.au/rss_feed/ZO23010.htm Bridgette Barnden, Amy L. Slender, Robert D. Sharrad, Michael G. Gardner - Volume 70(5)Changes in parasite species distributions could be driven by host range expansions: the case of hybridisation between two Australian reptile ticksBridgette BarndenAmy L. SlenderRobert D. SharradMichael G. Gardnerdoi:10.1071/ZO23010Australian Journal of Zoology - Volume 70(5)2023-05-24Australian Journal of Zoology2023-05-24705153Female mate choice in the fat-tailed dunnart (Sminthopsis crassicaudata) influences offspring sex ratio, but not fecundity https://www.publish.csiro.au/rss_feed/ZO22028.htm Brittney P. Gill, Amy M. Edwards, Marissa L. Parrott, Emily L. Scicluna, Kylie A. Robert - Volume 70(5)Female mate choice in the fat-tailed dunnart (Sminthopsis crassicaudata) influences offspring sex ratio, but not fecundityBrittney P. GillAmy M. EdwardsMarissa L. ParrottEmily L. SciclunaKylie A. Robertdoi:10.1071/ZO22028Australian Journal of Zoology - Volume 70(5)2023-05-17Australian Journal of Zoology2023-05-17705133Polyrhachis femorata (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) habitat and colony defensive immobility strategy https://www.publish.csiro.au/rss_feed/ZO22042.htm Sophie Petit, Peter A. Hammond, Brian Heterick, John J. Weyland - Volume 70(4)Polyrhachis femorata (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) habitat and colony defensive immobility strategySophie PetitPeter A. HammondBrian HeterickJohn J. Weylanddoi:10.1071/ZO22042Australian Journal of Zoology - Volume 70(4)2023-04-28Australian Journal of Zoology2023-04-28704126Ant mediated dispersal of spiny stick insect (Extatosoma tiaratum) eggs and Acacia longifolia seeds is ant-species dependent https://www.publish.csiro.au/rss_feed/ZO22036.htm Hannah R. Smart, Nigel R. Andrew, James C. O’Hanlon - Volume 70(4)Ant mediated dispersal of spiny stick insect (Extatosoma tiaratum) eggs and Acacia longifolia seeds is ant-species dependentHannah R. SmartNigel R. AndrewJames C. O’Hanlondoi:10.1071/ZO22036Australian Journal of Zoology - Volume 70(4)2023-04-27Australian Journal of Zoology2023-04-27704105A comparison of ecomorphology between introduced and native Australian dung beetles https://www.publish.csiro.au/rss_feed/ZO22044.htm Alexander Harvey, Emma Sherratt - Volume 70(4)A comparison of ecomorphology between introduced and native Australian dung beetlesAlexander HarveyEmma Sherrattdoi:10.1071/ZO22044Australian Journal of Zoology - Volume 70(4)2023-04-27Australian Journal of Zoology2023-04-27704115On the composition of Antechinomys (Marsupialia: Dasyuridae): how many species? https://www.publish.csiro.au/rss_feed/ZO22041.htm Michael Westerman, Linette Umbrello, Patricia A. Woolley - Volume 70(3)On the composition of Antechinomys (Marsupialia: Dasyuridae): how many species?Michael WestermanLinette UmbrelloPatricia A. Woolleydoi:10.1071/ZO22041Australian Journal of Zoology - Volume 70(3)2023-01-18Australian Journal of Zoology2023-01-1870395Morphological events at the time of oocyte maturation and sperm–egg interactions during fertilisation in a dasyurid marsupial https://www.publish.csiro.au/rss_feed/ZO22030.htm Bill Breed, Chris Leigh, Ingrid Ahmer - Volume 70(3)Morphological events at the time of oocyte maturation and sperm–egg interactions during fertilisation in a dasyurid marsupialBill BreedChris LeighIngrid Ahmerdoi:10.1071/ZO22030Australian Journal of Zoology - Volume 70(3)2022-12-21Australian Journal of Zoology2022-12-2170387Optimising the hatching success of artificially incubated eggs for use in a conservation program for the western saw-shelled turtle (Myuchelys bellii) https://www.publish.csiro.au/rss_feed/ZO22014.htm Louise M. Streeting, Deborah S. Bower, Martin L. Dillon, Phil Spark, Michael Gough, Adam Skidmore, Paul G. McDonald, Hannah Delaney, Adrienne Burns, Sandy Watson, Duminda S. B. Dissanayake, Arthur Georges, Donald T. McKnight - Volume 70(2)Optimising the hatching success of artificially incubated eggs for use in a conservation program for the western saw-shelled turtle (Myuchelys bellii)Louise M. StreetingDeborah S. BowerMartin L. DillonPhil SparkMichael GoughAdam SkidmorePaul G. McDonaldHannah DelaneyAdrienne BurnsSandy WatsonDuminda S. B. DissanayakeArthur GeorgesDonald T. McKnightdoi:10.1071/ZO22014Australian Journal of Zoology - Volume 70(2)2022-12-09Australian Journal of Zoology2022-12-0970274Kin cannibals: recently hatched Philoria pughi tadpoles consume unhatched siblings in isolated terrestrial nests https://www.publish.csiro.au/rss_feed/ZO22038.htm John Gould, Stephen V. Mahony, Michael Mahony - Volume 70(3)Kin cannibals: recently hatched Philoria pughi tadpoles consume unhatched siblings in isolated terrestrial nestsJohn GouldStephen V. MahonyMichael Mahonydoi:10.1071/ZO22038Australian Journal of Zoology - Volume 70(3)2022-12-09Australian Journal of Zoology2022-12-0970383Does reducing grazing pressure or predation conserve kowaris? A case study at Diamantina National Park https://www.publish.csiro.au/rss_feed/ZO22027.htm John Augusteyn, Maree Rich, Chris Mitchell, Eridani Mulder, Barry Nolan, Leong Lim, Rhonda Melzer - Volume 70(2)Does reducing grazing pressure or predation conserve kowaris? A case study at Diamantina National ParkJohn AugusteynMaree RichChris MitchellEridani MulderBarry NolanLeong LimRhonda Melzerdoi:10.1071/ZO22027Australian Journal of Zoology - Volume 70(2)2022-12-08Australian Journal of Zoology2022-12-0870256