Managing over-abundant dingoes in mine sites requires an understanding of their use of the landscape. Using GPS radio-tracking, we collared dingoes to assess their home-range sizes, and the relationships of home-range sizes to anthropogenic resources, with a focus on a waste-management facility. Three categories of dingo were identified, showing differing relationships to human-provided resources, all of which help develop dingo-population management strategies. Photograph by Paul Meek.

Although it is impossible to prove sustainability of any wildlife harvest, except in hindsight, studies of commercially exploited taxa can provide a basis for prediction. Our data on commercially harvested masked water snakes in Java, Indonesia, suggest that these snakes possess ecological and life-history attributes likely to make them resilient to harvesting, consistent with the species’ continuing abundance, despite a long history of intense exploitation. Photograph by Alamsyah Herlambang.

Wild-pig hunting is a culturally significant recreational and commercial activity in Texas, but the economic impacts have not been formally quantified. A sample survey of resident and non-resident 2018–2019 Texas hunting-license holders indicated that the estimated upper range of annual marginal economic benefit is between US$68.5 and US$188.0 million. Although hunting is an important consideration in the discussion of wild-pig management, this estimate is dwarfed by the estimated total damage costs associated with wild pigs in Texas. Photograph by Nathan P. Snow.

Insectivorous bats play important roles in keeping insect populations in balance. At least 11 species of insectivorous bats were recorded in open green spaces (e.g. parks, ovals) of Melbourne, with their diversity and activity increasing with greater tree density. Given the potential value of these often-overlooked habitats, tree densities should be increased around open green spaces to support communities of insectivorous bats in cities. Photograph by Lindy Lumsden.

Baiting is used in conservation and invasive species management. Increased bait density increases probability of bait encounter, but it can also escalate costs and risks wastage. To refine bait placement, we compared simulated aerial and ground transects with feral pig ranges in Queensland. Aerial transects at 4 km intervals were the most efficient, and no alternate transect placement significantly improved effectiveness at intersecting pig ranges. Additional data on bait encounter and interactions is critical to assess effectiveness of bait uptake. Photograph by Darryl Duff, Charleville.

Feral cats are a significant threat to Australia’s wildlife, and innovative management techniques are needed to capture remnant individuals that persist following traditional management actions. This study aimed to assess whether a female cat in prolonged oestrus could attract and help capture feral cats in situ. Proof of concept was achieved, and with further refinement, this technique could be significant for feral cat management. Photograph by Abby Dennien.