Behavioural Ecology Conservation

Led by Professor and Dr , the Behavioural Ecology and Conservation research group aims to develop innovative, ecologically-based solutions to conservation problems.

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Title : Award-Winning Conservation Research

Description : We received the 2024 Eureka Prize for Environmental Research for pioneering work at the intersection of behaviour and conservation.

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Title : Real-World Impact

Description : Our work combines cutting-edge field experiments and behavioral theory to solve real-world conservation problems.

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Title : Global Reach and Collaboration

Description : We partner with researchers and organisations worldwide to translate behavioural science into effective, scalable conservation actions.

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Our research

Our research is focused across five main areas:

Olfactory misinformation to protect wildlife
Olfactory misinformation in agriculture
Behavioural ecology of alien species
Naiveté in predator-prey interactions
Urban ecology and human wildlife conflict

We work on a range of species and undertake fieldwork across Australia in a variety of environments.

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Professor Peter Banks and Sensory Conservation Team win Eureka Prize for Environmental Researchnews �� academics have picked up four prestigious Eureka Prizes for Science at the annual celebration of Australian research and innovation, leadership, science engagement and school science. Read more

New technique substantially reduces mouse damage to crops even during plagues

A non-toxic method to prevent mice from devouring wheat crops has been shown to drastically reduce seed loss.
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Using fake news for good in the battle to protect vulnerable birds

In a paper published today, researchers from the �� and Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research found that tactical misinformation - what we call 'fake news' - can be used to deceive predators and double or triple the odds of successful hatching in endangered birds.
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Rethinking pest management to protect native species

Australian native species might seem overrun by feral invaders, but Professor Peter Banks has an ingenious idea that could bring the odds back in their favour.
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We encourage students interested in joining our group to to discuss current opportunities.

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Behavioural Ecology and Conservation research group

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