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Published online 02 October 2025

WR24152Habitat suitability modelling of the North Flinders Ranges thick-billed grasswren Amytornis modestus raglessi reveals dynamic shifts at the landscape scale

David L. Gobbett , Andrew B. Black and Alex J. Nankivell

 

The numbers of North Flinders Ranges thick-billed grasswren have declined markedly in some parts of its range in recent years. We used models to create maps of grasswren habitat suitability for two periods (1994–2011 and 2012–2023) which show a 25% reduction in predicted suitable habitat. This method has furthered understanding of factors that influence grasswren habitat suitability and can benefit conservation management efforts. Photograph by Sam Gordon.

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Published online 02 October 2025

WR25054Testing the efficiency of thermal imagers for detecting arboreal marsupials in temperate forests

Nicholas Tan , José J. Lahoz-Monfort and Brendan A. Wintle

 

Wildlife monitoring must be cost-efficient, considering limited conservation budgets, and part of efficient monitoring is the evaluation of the different methods available. We evaluated two potential methods (spotlighting and thermal imaging) and found that there was a clear effect of method on detectability for several arboreal marsupial species in the Strathbogie region in north-eastern Victoria, Australia. There remains future work to better understand how variation in the abundance of each species influences species-level detectability in the region. Photograph by Nicholas Tan.

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Published online 02 October 2025

WR25080Healthy or unhealthy? Risk factors and biomarkers associated with exposure to infectious agents in wild lowland tapirs (Tapirus terrestris)

Renata Carolina Fernandes-Santos , Kristin Warren, Rebecca Vaughan-Higgins, Emília Patrícia Medici and Mieghan Bruce

 

Human-altered landscapes are exposing wild lowland tapirs to disease threats. This study identified key infectious agents and health indicators in tapirs across pristine and disturbed habitats in Brazil, showing that location strongly influences disease risk. These findings support targeted health monitoring and management strategies to safeguard tapir populations amid growing environmental change. Photograph by Renata Carolina Fernandes-Santos.

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Published online 25 September 2025

WR25019Effectiveness of bite-resistant materials to reduce injuries from white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) and tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) bites

Thomas M. Clarke , Paul A. Butcher , Marcel Green, James Whitelaw, Lauren Meyer and Charlie Huveneers

 

Lightweight bite-resistant materials offer potential to reduce injuries and blood loss from shark bites, while maintaining flexibility for the user. This study aimed to assess effectiveness of four different bite-resistant fabrics at reducing damage resulting from bites from white and tiger sharks, two species responsible for the most fatalities in Australia. We highlight the ability of bite-resistant material to potentially reduce injuries, haemorrhaging and tissue loss from shark bites. There were no significant differences in substantial and critical damage between bite-resistant materials. Photograph supplied by Flinders University.

This article belongs to the collection: White Sharks Global proceedings and recent advances in white shark ecology and conservation.

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Published online 25 September 2025

WR24214Quantifying deer control efficiency using non-invasive genetic sampling and spatial capture–recapture

Lauren C. White , Erin Hill , Nicholas Murphy, Dave S. L. Ramsey , Luke Woodford, Thomas Schneider, Ami Bennett , Damien McMaster, Kaustuv Dahal and Carlo Pacioni

 

Culling programs are often used to reduce invasive species population sizes and their negative environmental impacts. In this study, we assessed deer control efficiency at three sites in south-eastern Australia by using genetic mark–recapture modelling. Our findings suggested that seasonal deer movement and re-incursion from wider parks affect culling program effectiveness. We advise prioritising control efforts on small, isolated populations, and focusing on high-altitude sites during summer months. Photograph by Lauren C. White.

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Published online 22 September 2025

WR25028Trophic niche partitioning between the white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) and the shortfin mako (Isurus oxyrinchus) in the central Mediterranean Sea

C. Gambardella , E. Fernández-Corredor, S. Moro, K. Echwiki, J. F. Jenrette, C. Lemsi, R. J. Schallert, B. D. Shea , M. Chatti Zammit, C. Cerrano, F. Colloca, T. Romeo, J. Navarro and F. Ferretti

 

White sharks and shortfin makos have faced critical population declines in the Mediterranean Sea. This study analyzed the trophic ecology of individuals captured on the Tunisian Plateau, showing their prey preferences and highlighting patterns of niche partitioning among juvenile stages. Our findings emphasize the need for targeted conservation strategies to ensure the survival of these apex predators. Diagram by Chiara Gambardella.

This article belongs to the collection: White Sharks Global proceedings and recent advances in white shark ecology and conservation.

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Published online 19 September 2025

WR25043Standardisation in bat acoustic research: a review of reporting practices in Australia

Kelly Sheldrick , David A. Hill, Patricia A. Fleming and Rochelle Steven

 

Bat acoustic surveys are a key tool for research and surveying of echolocating bats in Australia, but inconsistent reporting practices hinder their effectiveness. This review evaluates the reporting practices of Australian bat acoustic studies and identifies gaps in call identification and survey methodology. Standardising these practices will enhance data quality and improve bat conservation efforts across the country. Photograph by Holly Winkle.

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Published online 18 September 2025

WR25062Developing a regional species distribution model and validating with independent survey data: a case study of an avian apex predator, the greater sooty owl (Tyto tenebricosa)

Dylan M. Westaway , Yoko Shimizu, Chris J. Jolly and Scott E. Burnett

 

Species distribution models (SDMs) are used for a variety of purposes, yet they are rarely validated externally to test the accuracy of habitat suitability predictions. Using the greater sooty owl as a case study, we demonstrated an approach to validating species distribution models. Our approach could be applied to a variety of species to test the accuracy of SDMs, and provides insight into environmental variables relevant to greater sooty owl conservation, while identifying areas of predicted high-quality habitat in south-eastern Queensland, which could be targeted for future surveys and habitat protection. Graph by Dylan Westaway.

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Published online 18 September 2025

WR25039Historic accounts of the impact of dingoes on South Australia’s sheep industry that led to the construction of the Dog Fence, with notes on other wildlife abundance

G. Sansom , B. Ostendorf and D. Taggart

 

The Dog Fence was built to exclude dingoes (Canis familiaris) from sheep (Ovis aries) grazing land. This study reviewed historic newspaper articles to examine dingo impacts on the South Australian sheep industry before the Dog Fence, as well as challenges and consequences of broad-scale dingo control. The articles highlighted the extensive damage and cost dingoes caused the sheep industry. However, widespread control led to unintended ecological consequences, including rapid increases in rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) and native herbivore populations. Photograph by David Taggart.

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Published online 12 September 2025

WR24188Using a state vegetation type map to predict legal koala habitat at large scale: a case study in the Mid North Coast region of NSW

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

 

In the face of continued koala habitat loss, large-scale mapping methods that accurately predict ‘legal’ koala habitat are essential for the species’ conservation. Our study tested a new vegetation-mapping approach, which slightly outperformed on-ground surveys in identifying potential koala habitats. This method provides wildlife managers, policy makers, and consultants with a reliable, scalable tool for land management and planning. Photograph by John Turbill.

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Published online 11 September 2025

WR24080Farmer–wildlife coexistence: decoding the pattern of human–wildlife conflict and compensation in the human-dominated landscape of Marathwada, western India

Pandurang Pawar and Mahadeo Mule

 

This study in Marathwada, western India, delved into the nuanced dynamics of human–wildlife conflict, offering a robust foundation for evidence-based conservation management. By systematically analyzing extensive conflict data, the research identified critical hotspots, temporal trends, and key species driving conflicts, highlighting the disproportionate burden on farming communities. The findings emphasize the need for tailored, farmer-centric conflict mitigation strategies and underscore the importance of balancing conservation priorities with rural livelihoods, presenting a scalable framework for human–wildlife coexistence in similar landscapes globally. Image by Pandurang Pawar.

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Published online 09 September 2025

WR25078Spatial ecology of a translocated, imperiled lagomorph on a newly inhabited island

Wales A. Carter, Eileen McGourty and Thomas J. McGreevy

 

Islands can play an important role in conserving small mammals. This study monitored the establishment of an island breeding colony by fitting the founding animals with global positioning system radio collars. The founding animals had high individual variability in the resources they selected, which demonstrates that nearly the entire island should be able to support a large breeding colony. Photograph by T.J. McGreevy.

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Published online 04 September 2025

WR25081Assessing the long-range performance of copper bullets on North American elk (Cervus canadensis)

Craig Jourdonnais, Michael McTee , Mike Henning and Philip Ramsey

 

Many hunters are switching to copper bullets to reduce lead exposure in wildlife and game meat, but little is known about how these bullets perform at long range. In our study of elk shot with copper bullets, recovered animals were hit at an average of 305 m compared with 391 m for unrecovered animals, although overall recovery rates were 91%. These findings support copper bullets as an effective option for long-range hunting when used by skilled hunters. Photograph by Craig Jourdonnais.

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Published online 26 August 2025

WR24203From mailbox to inbox: mail vs internet waterfowl hunter survey responses

Jerry J. Vaske , Eric M. Walberg , Brent D. Williams, Samantha G. Pallazza, Lauren J. Stephens and Craig A. Miller

 

Declining response rates from mail surveys have prompted a shift toward internet surveys, which has raised questions about results comparability. This study examined survey quality indicators by comparing mail and internet survey responses from waterfowl hunters in Illinois. The findings highlighted the potential of internet surveys as an alternative to mail surveys in human–wildlife research. Photograph by Ryan Askren.

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Published online 22 August 2025

WR24105Wildlife conservation problems in Ethiopia and its solution: a focus on ecotourism

Eskinder Belay Tefera

 

As a result of rapid human population growth associated with rural poverty, wildlife conservation in Ethiopia is challenging. These challenges originate from resource-use conflicts, insufficient funding, political instabilities, and policy gaps. This perspective aimed to compile scientific evidence on wildlife conservation problems in Ethiopia focusing on ecotourism as a solution. Photograph by E. B. Tefera.

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WR25069, Accepted 23 September 2025

Short-term impacts of large re-stocking on European hare population dynamics in a grassland landscape

Charles Henriot , Léopold Berger, Thibaut Powolny, Régis Renaude, Christophe Bonenfant and Mickaël Sage

 

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WR25080, Accepted 11 September 2025

Healthy or unhealthy? Risk factors and biomarkers associated with exposure to infectious agents in wild lowland tapirs (Tapirus terrestris)

Renata Carolina Fernandes-Santos , Kris Warren, Rebecca Vaughan-Higgins, Emília Patrícia Medici and Mieghan Bruce

 

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WR25054, Accepted 05 September 2025

Testing the efficiency of thermal imagers for detecting arboreal marsupials in temperate forests

Nicholas Tan , José Lahoz-Monfort and Brendan Wintle

 

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WR24152, Accepted 02 September 2025

Habitat suitability modelling of the North Flinders Ranges thick-billed grasswren Amytornis modestus raglessi reveals dynamic shifts at the landscape scale

David Gobbett , Andrew Black and Alex Nankivell

 

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