Aerial shooting is widely used to reduce feral pig damage, but there are concerns that it could cause pigs to spread. We used GPS collars to investigate how aerial shooting affects feral pig movement and found that although individual pig behaviour varied, it did not cause widespread dispersal. Overall, it is unlikely to spread pigs or their impacts. Photograph by Andrew Bengsen.

Wildlife tourism, particularly feeding activities, can significantly alter animal behaviour and space use, potentially modifying ecological interactions. This study examined how two co-occurring ray species responded to unregulated feeding from tourists in south-eastern Australia, and found differing patterns of site attachment, visitation, and space use between the two species. The findings highlighted the importance of considering how different species respond to feeding, to help guide more effective and responsible management of wildlife tourism. Photograph by Joni Pini-Fitzsimmons.

Since 2012, the Nyikina Mangala Rangers have used cameras to monitor Endangered wiliji, a culturally important rock-wallaby endemic to Nyikina Mangala Country. Trusted scientists were invited to analyse this camera data to inform a ranger-led wiliji management plan. Modelling estimated the most recent Malarabba population to be 108 wiliji, and ongoing monitoring is guiding our adaptive threat management strategies. Photograph by Veronica Joseph/WWF-Australia.

This article belongs to the collection: Indigenous and cross-cultural wildlife research in Australia.

Winter is considered the limiting season for wildlife populations in high-latitude regions. We aimed to assess how winter variables and human influence, primarily in the form of artificial feeding, affect white-tailed deer survival at the north-eastern part of its range in the USA. Deep snow within closed-canopy forests had a negative impact on survival and human influence had a positive impact. We recommend using automated snow monitoring stations for monitoring impacts of winter on deer and determining harvest quotas. Image courtesy of Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife by Scott McLellan.

Hunting tourism annually contributes billions of dollars to South Africa’s economy. This research aimed to evaluate the economic impact of international and local hunting tourists and found that hunting contributes USD 2.5 billion. These findings highlight the substantial role of hunting tourism in South Africa’s post-COVID economic recovery. Photograph by Peet van der Merwe.

We report the discovery of potential population connectivity between southern Africa and Southeast Asia. This short communication details the chain of events that led to the recovery of a long defunct satellite transmitter, made possible through the trusting relationships and respect built between shark fishers and conservation organisations in the region. Further areas of research focus and collaboration are highlighted. Photograph by Caragh Fraser.

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