The latest batch of six cartoons…
See also full stock of previous ‘Cartoon guide to biodiversity loss’ compendia here.
The latest batch of six cartoons…
See also full stock of previous ‘Cartoon guide to biodiversity loss’ compendia here.
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I am the Matthew Flinders Professor of Global Ecology at Flinders University.
Using animals as sport symbols reflects the integration of biodiversity into cultural identity and the transmission of collective values. This raises the possibility that the economic muscle of the sport industry could translate its symbolic capital into tangible commitments to biodiversity conservation. Those who have had the privilege of travelling in remote areas might have…
Under the sea where there is little or no light, the foraging, communication, and orientation of whales and many other marine animals depend on sound. But increasing human activity has transformed the soundscape of seas and oceans. This change affects the behaviour of species and presents challenges in managing a problem of global scale. Many…
Those of us living with cats share our homes with an ancestral predator, one adapted for hunting and the frequent, exclusive consumption of meat. These instincts become fully activated outside the domestic environment, where cats pose a global threat to wildlife. Pets are family. We celebrate their arrival with the same joy as a grand…






Love the stab at Monsanto. Very clever.
Just out of curiosity, what are your thoughts on genetic engineering, more generally?
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I think it’s inevitable that massive increases in crop production efficiency will have to be made via technological fixes, including genetic engineering. While I have the luxury of eating organic and non-tampered foods now, I dare say that most of the world doesn’t or won’t soon enough. Still, maintaining a much larger selection of edible native crops is still a great idea.
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