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Biodiversity Council @biodivcouncil.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

It’s great to see more local councils across Australia introducing 24/7 cat containment to reduce the number of pet cats roaming the streets. Cats kept securely contained indoors or in a run live much longer and healthier lives, and it helps protect our native wildlife @euanritchie.bsky.social

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Biodiversity Council @biodivcouncil.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

A new special collection, released in the journal Wildlife Research @wildliferesearchj.bsky.social, published by @csiropublishing.bsky.social, showcases some of the amazing Indigenous-led and cross-cultural wildlife research occurring in Australia 🧪 Watch the full interview in the link below.

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Biodiversity Council @biodivcouncil.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

🎃 You don’t have to look to the supernatural for nightmares - nature has plenty of its own. But far scarier than the most bizarre animals is the toll Halloween takes on the environment, particularly the surge in single-use plastics 🧪 What animal sends chills down your spine? #Halloween #Wildlife

A black background with images of a ghost bat, goblin shark, horned lizard squirting blood from its eye, and an assassin bug with killed bugs on its back. Text overlay says: Celebrate Halloween with some of nature's spookiest creatures.

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Biodiversity Council @biodivcouncil.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Today Minister Murray Watt introduced a suite of bills to amend the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act. We are concerned that the proposed reforms risk failing to protect nature unless key weaknesses are addressed and loopholes closed. #EPBC #auspol #ausnews #biodiversity

A koala sits in the middle of a road. Text overlay says: Environmental law reforms unlikely to deliver for biodiversity without major strengthening.

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Biodiversity Council @biodivcouncil.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Bogong moths have started their long migration from across Australia to the Aussie alps. Invertebrates Australia is calling on citizen scientists to help keep tabs on the endangered moth by snapping pics of any sightings 🧪 Upload your pics to Moth Tracker: mothtracker.swifft.net.au #BogongMoth

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Biodiversity Council @biodivcouncil.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

The spooky season has officially arrived 🎃 Here’s a few tricks to ensure your Halloween is fun while also keeping our native wildlife (and environment) safe 🧪 Read more: biodiversitycouncil.org.au/news/the-sca... #Halloween #Sustainability #PlasticFree #Insects #Birds

Halloween decorations in a front yard. Text overlay says: Tricks to a spooky Halloween that doesn’t harm our native wildlife

Text overlay says: Avoid artificial cobwebs that can entangle insects and birds - opt for cut-up old sheets, cheesecloth or woven string.

Text overlay says: Plastic decorations and outfits used for one night can pollute the environment for thousands of years - challenge yourself to use recycled materials or second-hand clothes.

Text overlay says: Light pollution from hanging lanterns can disrupt sleep patterns of animals and prevent foraging - cut down on Halloween lights and lean into the spooky atmosphere.

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Biodiversity Council @biodivcouncil.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

We welcome QLD’s effort to establish new national parks, however, the state maintains globally significant rates of land clearing. A new study, comparing rates of protection versus destruction, highlights that new parks alone won’t protect biodiversity without efforts to stop clearing elsewhere 🌍🧪

A small kangaroo-like animal stands in dry, sandy forest. Text overlays says: New national parks alone won’t protect biodiversity - land clearing must also stop.

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Biodiversity Council @biodivcouncil.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

The deadly H5N1 bird flu virus strain may have reached Australia's sub-Antarctic Heard Island. Scientists have reported unusually high death rates among elephant seals, consistent with the H5N1 avian influenza virus, but the samples have not yet been tested. Learn more: bit.ly/3WT8mfD

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Biodiversity Council @biodivcouncil.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

After a 4y delay, @vicgovernment.bsky.social has released a disappointing response to the recommendations of an Expert Advisory Panel which reviewed the 1975 Wildlife Act, rejecting many critical recommendations from the Panel. See our assessment: biodiversitycouncil....

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Biodiversity Council @biodivcouncil.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Captive-bred regent honeyeaters have been released in NSW’s Hunter region to boost genetic diversity and help save the species, since fewer than 300 are left in the wild. Read more: www.abc.net.au/news/... @birdlifeoz.bsky.social #birds

A black and yellow bird perches on a branch. Text overlay says "Endangered regent honeyeaters released in Hunter. Small populations can need a ‘genetic’ helping hand."

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Biodiversity Council @biodivcouncil.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Two new frog species and a gecko, previously unknown to science, have been found on Dauan in the northern Torres Strait. The island in Guda Maluilgal nation is just 3.4 square kilometres and contains remarkable boulder fields and Australia's northernmost granite peak. www.abc.net.au/news/...

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Biodiversity Council @biodivcouncil.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

The 2025 Aussie Bird Count is around the corner. Running from 20-26 October, the count gathers crucial data on our country’s unique bird species, tracking which birds are thriving and which may be under threat. Read more: www.theguardian.com/environment/... @birdlifeoz.bsky.social #ausbird

A white parrot-like bird looking at the camera with a leafy background. Text over the image says "Calling all citizen scientists. The 2025 Aussie Bird Count is almost here"

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Biodiversity Council @biodivcouncil.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Australia’s only shrew has been declared extinct. Australia leads the world in mammal extinctions and ranks second for loss of biodiversity. We need better funding for conservation action and stronger environmental laws to uphold our international commitments to prevent further extinctions 🧪

A photo of a small, black-furred shrew climbing on a branch with text overlay that says "Australia’s only shrew declared extinct. Australia continues to lead the world in mammal extinctions."

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Biodiversity Council @biodivcouncil.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

🧪 Science Spotlight 🧪 Researchers have successfully reintroduced brush-tailed bettongs into a National Park, despite the presence of feral predators like cats and foxes. Bettongs sourced from populations with larger body sizes and previous predator exposure survived better.

A small, wallaby-like animal stands on its hind-legs. Text overlay says: New science - Brush-tailed bettongs reintroduced to SA National Park after over 100 years.

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Biodiversity Council @biodivcouncil.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

🌸 Spring has arrived in Australia, meaning native bees are buzzing around searching for food, mates and suitable nesting sites. Now is the perfect time to provide habitat for our pollinating friends by building a bee hotel 🐝🧪 biodiversitycouncil.org.au/resources/bu...

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Biodiversity Council @biodivcouncil.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

With the passing of Dr Jane Goodall, the world has lost a pioneering researcher, animal-welfare advocate and conservationist. Her tireless advocacy inspired generations to protect nature and her legacy will continue to shape conservation for decades to come. theconversation.com/...

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Biodiversity Council @biodivcouncil.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

What if we changed urban spaces to invite wildlife back into our cities rather than forcing them out? When Wildlife Moves In, a new work at the National Gallery of Victoria, explores ways our homes can be designed to help wildlife live among us, benefiting human health 🧪 whenwildlifemovesin.com

An illustration of an urban space with lots of greenery. Text overlay says: How can we invite wildlife back into our cities? Explore solutions in the new artwork When Wildlife Moves In.

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Biodiversity Council @biodivcouncil.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

The Great Southern Reef, which supports $11.5B/year in fisheries and tourism, lacks a coordinated government monitoring program despite its size and value. At a Senate inquiry last week, we presented the case to establish a monitoring program for the reef to protect this vital ecosystem 🦑

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Biodiversity Council @biodivcouncil.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

It’s great to see WA Gov has committed to improving its state cat laws to enable local governments to prevent pet cats from roaming; a win-win-win solution for wildlife, cats and human health. NSW is now the only state who hasn't updated their laws. @drbrucewebber.bsky.social #cats #biodiversity

Three cats sit calmly on an indoor cat tree. Text overlay says: WA Government set to allow local councils to stop pet cats from roaming; A win-win-win solution for wildlife, cats and human health

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Biodiversity Council @biodivcouncil.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Invertebrates like bees and butterflies are declining worldwide, but Australia lacks long-term monitoring to track the scale of the problem. Without it, we can’t respond effectively. Until then, citizen scientists play a key role in filling the gap 🐝🧪 theconversation.com/spring-air-i...

A bronze beetle on a chewed up leaf. Text overlay says: Australia desperately needs a national insect monitoring program; Citizen scientists called on to plug data gaps.

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Biodiversity Council @biodivcouncil.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

✨Science Spotlight✨ A Melbourne study shows gardened nature strips attract more insects than lawn - boosting bees, beetles & butterflies 🐝. Providing habitat and resources in urban spaces can make a big difference for biodiversity 🧪🌍 @philippabell.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Flowers by the roadside. Text overlay says: Citizen-led nature strip gardens attract more insects than lawn, study finds.

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Biodiversity Council @biodivcouncil.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

🌿 This Biodiversity Month, meet Dr Sophie Russell, who researches restoring SA’s coastal ecosystems to tackle climate change, biodiversity loss & coastal resilience. For Sophie, nature is grounding & joyful. 🌊 How do you love spending time by the coast? #BiodiversityMonth #marinelife

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Biodiversity Council @biodivcouncil.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

We're pleased that the Shooters Party’s Hunting Bill has been withdrawn after strong opposition, as the Bill threatened to undermine effective invasive species control. Pressure still needs to be maintained to ensure the Bill isn’t revisited by the NSW Government. #Conservation #NSWPolitics

Bushwalkers taking a hike in the Aussie bush. Text overlay says: Controversial Hunting Bill withdrawn - a win for conservation and public safety

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Biodiversity Council @biodivcouncil.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Australia’s first National Climate Risk Assessment has sounded a stark alarm bell for our incredible biodiversity - nature faces the highest level of climate risk of any system analysed and is projected to continue declining if stronger action isn't taken urgently. More in thread 🧪 #ClimateAction

A koala. Text overlay says: What does Australia’s first Climate Risk Assessment say about the future of our environment?

A bushfire raging in front of a silhouetted mountains. Text overlays says: Nature is the most at-risk system from climate change. Climate risk to Australia’s natural environment is currently rated high to very high and is projected to reach severe by 2050 - the highest risk level of all systems assessed in the report - highlighting the urgent need for action.

A lush, misty forest. Text overlay says: Climate change is weakening nature’s vital carbon sinks. Forests, wetlands and oceans are being compromised by the impacts of climate change and other human activities, impacting their capacity to sequester carbon and driving further climate change.

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Biodiversity Council @biodivcouncil.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

The NSW Independent Planning Commission has rejected plans to restart Redbank Power Station based on expert evidence that native vegetation clearing to fuel the station would cause unacceptable environmental impacts. @biofuelwatch.bsky.social #biofuel #ClimateAction #biodiversity #redbank

A bird sitting on a tree branch. Text overlay says: Redbank Power Station proposal rejected - a win for biodiversity. A quote from Biodiversity Council policy and innovation lead Lis Ashby says: “Key to the decision was the significant negative impacts of clearing native vegetation to produce fuel for the power station.”

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Biodiversity Council @biodivcouncil.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

The Biodiversity Council joined 25 signatories, including conservation, animal welfare and domestic violence prevention groups, in an open letter urging Premier Minns to reject new hunting laws, citing risks to public safety and nature. biodiversitycouncil.org.au/news/open-le... #conservation

Pigs walk in dry grass. Text overlay says: Peak bodies urge NSW Premier to reject controversial hunting bill. A quote from Biodiversity Council policy and innovation lead Lis Ashby says: “Extensive evidence shows that recreational hunting is not effective at reducing populations of the most problematic feral animals in NSW.”

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Biodiversity Council @biodivcouncil.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Light pollution harms wildlife like bats, birds and turtles, & is linked to human health issues. Join other experts in signing the petition calling on the Fed Gov to reduce light pollution before it closes on 19 Sep. biodiversitycouncil.... #lightpollution #DarkSky #biodiversity

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Biodiversity Council @biodivcouncil.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

🌿 This Biodiversity Month we’re spotlighting researchers protecting nature. Meet @julesfarquhar.bsky.social who studies venomous snakes to help people coexist safely. He hopes curiosity will inspire more of us to see snakes as fascinating, not frightening. 🐍 Seen one lately? #BiodiversityMonth

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Biodiversity Council @biodivcouncil.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Join leading experts in signing a petition calling for national legislation to reduce #LightPollution - a fast-growing threat to Australia’s biodiversity, climate action and human health. Petition closes 19 Sep @euanritchie.bsky.social biodiversitycouncil.org.au/news/experts...

A bright city at night. A quote from Prof Euan Ritchie says: “Smart lighting regulation is a win-win. It helps protect wildlife, cuts energy use, improves human health, and restores the wonder of a starry night sky."

Sydney harbour without light pollution, showing the milky way galaxy. A quote from Prof Theresa Jones says: “Communities are passionate, and even lighting engineers are advocating for change. It’s time to put lights only where they are needed, into places where they are needed and for as long as they are needed.”

A pastel pink moth sitting on white cloth. A quote from Dr Jess Marsh says: “Light pollution is a trap for night flying insects like moths, disrupting movement patterns, life cycles and exposing them to predators. Light pollution regulation helps free them from this threat, ensuring these small but important creatures can continue their important functions in the ecosystem.”

There are two quotes. The first from Dr Kaori Yokochi says: “Microbats help maintain ecosystem health by keeping insect populations in check, but artificial light reduces bat diversity and activity. Light pollution regulation will help these tiny superheroes thrive in our cities.” The second quote from Prof Nicki Mitchell says: “A baby sea turtle entering the water for its first swim is awe-inspiring. It’s less good to find them wandering through coastal car parks. Keeping hatchlings in the dark is key to giving them the best start in life.”

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Biodiversity Council @biodivcouncil.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Marine heatwaves are devastating Australia’s coral reefs. Researchers have spent over a decade developing methods to increase the heat tolerance of corals, but stress that these efforts are not a silver bullet. Climate action remains essential to save our reefs 🧪🦑 @la-cientifica.bsky.social

An image of a healthy reef system sits above a bleached reef. Text over the image says: Can we help coral reefs adapt to climate change? Q&A with coral geneticist Dr Kate Quigley.

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Biodiversity Council @biodivcouncil.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

✨ Science Spotlight ✨ Broad-spectrum LEDs with blue light disorient loggerhead and flatback turtle hatchlings, while red LEDs have minimal impact and amber LEDs disorient loggerheads at high intensity 🐢 Findings highlight the need for turtle-safe lighting near nesting beaches 🧪🌍 #ScienceNews

Turtle hatchlings crawl on a beach towards the sea. Text overlay says, New science: Standard broad spectrum LED street lights disrupt baby turtles from finding sea, but less impactful alternative available.

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Biodiversity Council @biodivcouncil.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

This is a huge win for koalas and nature. By protecting the forests that 12,000 koalas call home, the Minns Gov has drawn a line in the sand against the destruction of Koala habitat in northern NSW & taken decisive action to secure the future of one of Australia’s most loved species. bit.ly/4858JKU

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Biodiversity Council @biodivcouncil.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

The SA Algal Bloom is devastating Sea Country. SAALSMA is urging all levels of government to acknowledge the deep connections Aboriginal people hold for Sea Country and engage meaningfully with all communities impacted by the event. biodiversitycouncil.... #AlgalBloom #Inclusion

A dead ray washed up on a beach. Text over the image says: Protecting Sea Country from SA’s harmful algal bloom means engaging meaningfully with impacted Aboriginal Communities. See statement from Southern Australian Aboriginal Land and Sea Management Alliance (SAALSMA).

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Biodiversity Council @biodivcouncil.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

✨ Science Spotlight ✨ Researchers have artificially incubated “dropped eggs” of the Critically Endangered hairy marron to boost captive breeding success. This method could help save the hairy marron from extinction and support conservation of other threatened freshwater crayfish 🧪🌍 #NewScience

A hairy brown crayfish being held underwater. Text overlay says: New Science: artificial egg incubation improves captive breeding for a Critically Endangered crayfish.

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Biodiversity Council @biodivcouncil.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

The proposed Redbank Power Station would burn 700K tonnes of #biomass annually, mostly from native shrubland clearing. Research shows these ecosystems support #ThreatenedSpecies like the regent honeyeater, and such clearing is not ecologically sustainable. biodiversitycouncil....

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Biodiversity Council @biodivcouncil.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

🌿 September is Biodiversity Month - a time to celebrate our unique species and ecosystems, and the people working to protect them. This month, we’re spotlighting our early career researchers, like plant ecologist @julianschrader.bsky.social from Macquarie University. #BiodiversityMonth #nature

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Biodiversity Council @biodivcouncil.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

What are bubble curtains and why are they being trialled to protect the Giant Cuttlefish in South Australia? 🦑 Find out more: biodiversitycouncil.org.au/news/bubble-... #GiantCuttlefish #AlgalBloom #BubbleCurtain #MarineConservation

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Biodiversity Council @biodivcouncil.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

The SA and Federal Governments will trial bubble curtains to protect a section of the giant cuttlefish breeding site in the Upper Spencer Gulf from the algal bloom 🦑 biodiversitycouncil.... #GiantCuttlefish #SpencerGulf #AlgalBloom #MarineConservation #Oceans #Wildlife

Top image shows cuttlefish laying eggs on the underside of rocks. Bottom image shows a pip on the seafloor pumping bubbles into the water. Text over image says Bubble curtains announced to protect cuttlefish.

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Biodiversity Council @biodivcouncil.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

The Biodiversity Council warns the proposed Redbank Biomass Power Station in NSW would drive land clearing, worsen climate change and harm biodiversity. Listen to the full audio where Prof Possingham unpicks many of the assumptions in the proposal. biodiversitycouncil....

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Biodiversity Council @biodivcouncil.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

The proposed Redbank Power Station would need to increase existing clearing of regrowth vegetation in NSW by at least three times to provide enough biomass to make this a valid source of energy. The Biodiversity Council urges the NSW Independent Planning Commission to reject the proposal. #biofuel

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Biodiversity Council @biodivcouncil.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

SMH investigates why restarting Redbank Power station and burning 700,000 dry tonnes of woody vegetation per year would be a disaster for global warming and local air pollution while destroying habitat by turbocharging land-clearing on farms in western NSW. www.smh.com.au/envir... #biofuel

An image of a power station overlays a dense shrubby forest. Text over image says: Disused coal plant could burn wood and call it renewable energy. Article by Sydney Morning Herald.

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Biodiversity Council @biodivcouncil.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

We are urging the NSW Independent Planning Commission to reject a proposal to restart NSW’s Redbank Coal Power Station by burning biomass, which would principally come from clearing native vegetation. See why: biodiversitycouncil....

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Biodiversity Council @biodivcouncil.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

New research shows that based on genetic, behavioural, ecological and archaeological evidence, dingoes are distinct from domestic dogs, including South-East Asian village dogs, which look superficially similar. Read more on @theconversation.com theconversation.com/... @

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Biodiversity Council @biodivcouncil.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Australia is home to extraordinary wildlife, from palm cockatoos to pygmy-possums, yet many people never see them. Researchers highlight ten standout locations to spot these species and share tips on enjoying encounters responsibly while protecting habitats (link in thread) @euanritchie.bsky.social

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Biodiversity Council @biodivcouncil.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Restoring SA’s shellfish reefs - once spanning 1,500km and filtered trillions of litres of seawater daily - could help future-proof the coast against future harmful algal blooms. theconversation.com/... 🦑 #AlgalBloom #Marine #ShellfishReef

A diver swimming over a shallow oyster reef and noting on a clipboard some research findings.

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Biodiversity Council @biodivcouncil.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Starting next Tuesday, Treasurer @jimchalmers.bsky.social will host economic reform talks, but concerns that the environment may be overlooked have prompted the Australian Land Conservation Alliance (ALCA) to meet today with CEOs and policy leaders from across Australia. #auspol #economy #finance

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Biodiversity Council @biodivcouncil.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Experts call for an effective government-supported monitoring program to be established for the Great Southern Reef, with funding at least equivalent to the Great Barrier Reef’s program. This would safeguard biodiversity and support industries and communities 🦑 @greatsouthernreef.bsky.social

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Biodiversity Council @biodivcouncil.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Climate change has driven a 25-38% global decline in tropical bird populations since 1950, with extreme heat events the biggest threat. Reducing other human-driven pressures like land clearing is key to giving these species a fighting chance #ausbird theconversation.com/...

A bright yellow bird sitting on a branch. Text overlay says: Extreme heat events have driven almost 40% declines in tropical bird species.

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Biodiversity Council @biodivcouncil.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

The Biodiversity Council welcomes Minister Watt’s move to fast-track assessment of SA’s toxic algal bloom but warns data gaps may hinder threatened species listing. More funding is needed to tackle the drivers of the algal bloom and to establish long-term monitoring of the Great Southern Reef 🦑

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Biodiversity Council @biodivcouncil.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Great to see the growing momentum behind Indigenous-led recovery plans, like those for the great desert skink and night parrot, which blend Traditional Knowledge with Western science and prioritise culturally significant species. www.abc.net.au/news/... #TwoWayScience #IndigenousResearch

An Indigenous ranger holds a lizard with a bright orange top and yellow underside. Text over the image says: Indigenous-led species recovery plans gaining momentum.

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