Context Translocation has become an increasingly common tool in the conservation of
species. Understanding the movement patterns of some species can be important to …

The endangered Slater's skink (Liopholis slateri) is restricted to the river floodplain habitat of
central Australia. It is an obligate burrower and creates complex, multientrance burrow …

Context Grazing pressure has directly altered and indirectly influenced natural ecosystems
worldwide, and has affected and displaced many native species. The endangered pygmy …

Species that have undergone range declines due to human activities present an unstable
species-environment relationship and require integrative approaches for their conservation …

Context The use of artificial refuges is a common strategy for the conservation management
of endangered species. However, artificial refuges may alter an animal's natural behaviour …

Context The deliberate accumulation of faeces or scats in one location is a common
behaviour used for social signalling. The endangered pygmy bluetongue lizard, Tiliqua …

Context Grazing by domestic stock can directly influence and shape the functions of an
ecosystem. Most remaining remnant native grasslands in Australia are under some form of …

A species' diet and feeding strategy directly affect fitness and environmental interactions.
Understanding spatial and temporal variation in diets can identify key resources, inform …

The endangered pygmy bluetongue lizard (Tiliqua adelaidensis) is endemic to heavily
fragmented patches of native grassland in the mid-north region of South Australia. The …

Animal behaviour can affect the outcome of conservation translocations. It is important to
understand the behaviour of the species being considered for translocation and how its …