The banksias are flowering in Kinglake National Park north of Melbourne and I’ve been looking for feathertailed gliders. It’s been largely fruitless until tonight when I hit the jackpot with this individual. They’re the world’s smallest gliding mammal with an average weight of only TWELVE GRAMS 🥺
Harry Saddler
If you're not already following @jessharwoodart.bsky.social, what are you doing, good people?!
This is absolutely fabulous 👉 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Details of the #amsabs2026 field trips just dropped!
Weekend adventures to Jerrabomberra Wetlands and Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve await those who sign up fast enough!
Everyone who has registered for the conference should get the details by email!
Platypus in Tidbinbilla (c) Pascal Vuylsteker
Recently, I sat down for a long chat with @mikedigirolamo.bsky.social on @mongabay.com's Newscast to discuss Australia's failures to conserve biodiversity and what needs to change: news.mongabay.com/podcast/2026.... Thanks for giving these critical issues so much thoughtful attention, Mike.
Check out our President's @euanritchie.bsky.social tribute to Sir David Attenborough on his 100th birthday in @theconversation.com
theconversation.com/from-fossick...
As a kid I would do his voice, put on my dad’s work shirt and host my own nature documentaries in the backyard
Australia is one of 17 “megadiverse” countries that account for 70% of Earth’s biodiversity. However, Australia is unique in having the highest mammalian extinction rate in the world. That makes conse...
Haven't got your #amsabs2026 ticket yet?? Early bird rego is closing TODAY!! Head to our website to secure your ticket!
australianmammals.org.au/conferences/...
You are invited to honour the extraordinary scientific career of Professor Chris Dickman, Emeritus Professor in Terrestrial Ecology at the University of Sydney.
There are only 80 spaces left for the in-person event!! Register here: lnkd.in/gCH7MMEF
You can also attend online, lnkd.in/gWVqB-ei 🐾
Australian Mammal Society
The Australian Mammal Society is pleased to announce a new Award - in honour of mammal and wildlife champion Barbara Triggs.
The Bruno (Barbara Triggs) Award is named after one of Barbara's much loved Wombats - read more here: australianmammals.org.au/awards/thebr...
PhD opportunity in beautiful South Australia - contact Todd before the end of the month with your expressions of interest!
Australian Mammal Society
Time flies! Abstract submissions are due for #amsabs2026 TOMORROW! Don't miss out - head to the details here - australianmammals.org.au/conferences/...
