Andrew Pask

May 24, 2024 | nature.com | Stephen R. Frankenberg |Natasha Robinson |Anna MacDonald |Christopher P. Burridge |Karrie Rose |Rachel O’Neill | +2 more

AbstractThe eastern quoll (Dasyurus viverrinus) is an endangered marsupial native to Australia. Since the extirpation of its mainland populations in the 20th century, wild eastern quolls have been restricted to two islands at the southern end of their historical range. Eastern quolls are the subject of captive breeding programs and attempts have been made to re-establish a population in mainland Australia. However, few resources currently exist to guide the genetic management of this species.

Jan 30, 2024 | pursuit.unimelb.edu.au | Andrew Pask |Stephen R. Frankenberg

Australia is home to some of the most remarkable species on earth and importantly, many of these species don’t exist anywhere else. Unfortunately, Australia also holds the record for the most mammal extinctions and many of our animal species are suffering increasing pressures from introduced species, habitat loss, and climate change. Australia is seeing unprecedented adverse weather events due to climate change, resulting in the catastrophic bushfires of 2020 and floods in 2022.