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Lake Pinaroo Ramsar Site
Ecological character description: Lake Pinaroo Ramsar site Ecological character description: Lake Pinaroo Ramsar site Disclaimer The Department of Environment and Climate Change NSW (DECC) has compiled the Ecological character description: Lake Pinaroo Ramsar site in good faith, exercising all due care and attention. DECC does not accept responsibility for any inaccurate or incomplete information supplied by third parties. No representation is made about the accuracy, completeness or suitability of the information in this publication for any particular purpose. Readers should seek appropriate advice about the suitability of the information to their needs. © State of New South Wales and Department of Environment and Climate Change DECC is pleased to allow the reproduction of material from this publication on the condition that the source, publisher and authorship are appropriately acknowledged. Published by: Department of Environment and Climate Change NSW 59–61 Goulburn Street, Sydney PO Box A290, Sydney South 1232 Phone: 131555 (NSW only – publications and information requests) (02) 9995 5000 (switchboard) Fax: (02) 9995 5999 TTY: (02) 9211 4723 Email: [email protected] Website: www.environment.nsw.gov.au DECC 2008/275 ISBN 978 1 74122 839 7 June 2008 Printed on environmentally sustainable paper Cover photos Inset upper: Lake Pinaroo in flood, 1976 (DECC) Aerial: Lake Pinaroo in flood, March 1976 (DECC) Inset lower left: Blue-billed duck (R. Kingsford) Inset lower middle: Red-necked avocet (C. Herbert) Inset lower right: Red-capped plover (C. Herbert) Summary An ecological character description has been defined as ‘the combination of the ecosystem components, processes, benefits and services that characterise a wetland at a given point in time’. -
Lindsay Masters
CHARACTERISATION OF EXPERIMENTALLY INDUCED AND SPONTANEOUSLY OCCURRING DISEASE WITHIN CAPTIVE BRED DASYURIDS Scott Andrew Lindsay A thesis submitted in fulfillment of requirements for the postgraduate degree of Masters of Veterinary Science Faculty of Veterinary Science University of Sydney March 2014 STATEMENT OF ORIGINALITY Apart from assistance acknowledged, this thesis represents the unaided work of the author. The text of this thesis contains no material previously published or written unless due reference to this material is made. This work has neither been presented nor is currently being presented for any other degree. Scott Lindsay 30 March 2014. i SUMMARY Neosporosis is a disease of worldwide distribution resulting from infection by the obligate intracellular apicomplexan protozoan parasite Neospora caninum, which is a major cause of infectious bovine abortion and a significant economic burden to the cattle industry. Definitive hosts are canid and an extensive range of identified susceptible intermediate hosts now includes native Australian species. Pilot experiments demonstrated the high disease susceptibility and the unexpected observation of rapid and prolific cyst formation in the fat-tailed dunnart (Sminthopsis crassicaudata) following inoculation with N. caninum. These findings contrast those in the immunocompetent rodent models and have enormous implications for the role of the dunnart as an animal model to study the molecular host-parasite interactions contributing to cyst formation. An immunohistochemical investigation of the dunnart host cellular response to inoculation with N. caninum was undertaken to determine if a detectable alteration contributes to cyst formation, compared with the eutherian models. Selective cell labelling was observed using novel antibodies developed against Tasmanian devil proteins (CD4, CD8, IgG and IgM) as well as appropriate labelling with additional antibodies targeting T cells (CD3), B cells (CD79b, PAX5), granulocytes, and the monocyte-macrophage family (MAC387). -
Desert Yarns
Diamantina Shire Council Desert Yarns June, 2013 Volume 4 Issue 63 Upcoming Events Distributed free to all residents. RADF Meeting - June 5 Message from the Mayor Queens Birthday Public Holiday - June 10 Hello all for another month. Ordinary Council Meeting - June 17 Probably the biggest news as far as Local Government is concerned, is the referendum that has been announced to coincide with the Federal Election in September. The Referendum is Birdsville Gymkhana - June 22/23 to alter Section 96 of the constitution to acknowledge the financial relationship between the Youth Council Meeting - June 28 Commonwealth and Local Government and confirm the continuation of direct federal funding for community infrastructure and services. Currently Local Government is not recognised in Bedourie Rodeo, Campdraft & Gymkhana - the constitution so the Federal Government cannot give funding directly to councils, the June 28/30 money first has to go to the State Government who may or not pass all or any of the money John Williamson Concert - July 8 on to the council. Past experience has shown that the temptation for the state to siphon off some of the money for themselves is too great. Local Government need this Referendum to Big Red Run - July 8/13 be successful to ensure we get full value of any federal funding. Bedourie Camel Races - July 13 Last week I attended, by telephone, an information session with Michael Dickson and Scott NAIDOC Celebrations - July 19 Leonard about Disaster Management Systems. It is my opinion that one thing that does need to change in disaster management is that all the emergency services e.g. -
Platypus Collins, L.R
AUSTRALIAN MAMMALS BIOLOGY AND CAPTIVE MANAGEMENT Stephen Jackson © CSIRO 2003 All rights reserved. Except under the conditions described in the Australian Copyright Act 1968 and subsequent amendments, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, duplicating or otherwise, without the prior permission of the copyright owner. Contact CSIRO PUBLISHING for all permission requests. National Library of Australia Cataloguing-in-Publication entry Jackson, Stephen M. Australian mammals: Biology and captive management Bibliography. ISBN 0 643 06635 7. 1. Mammals – Australia. 2. Captive mammals. I. Title. 599.0994 Available from CSIRO PUBLISHING 150 Oxford Street (PO Box 1139) Collingwood VIC 3066 Australia Telephone: +61 3 9662 7666 Local call: 1300 788 000 (Australia only) Fax: +61 3 9662 7555 Email: [email protected] Web site: www.publish.csiro.au Cover photos courtesy Stephen Jackson, Esther Beaton and Nick Alexander Set in Minion and Optima Cover and text design by James Kelly Typeset by Desktop Concepts Pty Ltd Printed in Australia by Ligare REFERENCES reserved. Chapter 1 – Platypus Collins, L.R. (1973) Monotremes and Marsupials: A Reference for Zoological Institutions. Smithsonian Institution Press, rights Austin, M.A. (1997) A Practical Guide to the Successful Washington. All Handrearing of Tasmanian Marsupials. Regal Publications, Collins, G.H., Whittington, R.J. & Canfield, P.J. (1986) Melbourne. Theileria ornithorhynchi Mackerras, 1959 in the platypus, 2003. Beaven, M. (1997) Hand rearing of a juvenile platypus. Ornithorhynchus anatinus (Shaw). Journal of Wildlife Proceedings of the ASZK/ARAZPA Conference. 16–20 March. -
Disaggregation of Bird Families Listed on Cms Appendix Ii
Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals 2nd Meeting of the Sessional Committee of the CMS Scientific Council (ScC-SC2) Bonn, Germany, 10 – 14 July 2017 UNEP/CMS/ScC-SC2/Inf.3 DISAGGREGATION OF BIRD FAMILIES LISTED ON CMS APPENDIX II (Prepared by the Appointed Councillors for Birds) Summary: The first meeting of the Sessional Committee of the Scientific Council identified the adoption of a new standard reference for avian taxonomy as an opportunity to disaggregate the higher-level taxa listed on Appendix II and to identify those that are considered to be migratory species and that have an unfavourable conservation status. The current paper presents an initial analysis of the higher-level disaggregation using the Handbook of the Birds of the World/BirdLife International Illustrated Checklist of the Birds of the World Volumes 1 and 2 taxonomy, and identifies the challenges in completing the analysis to identify all of the migratory species and the corresponding Range States. The document has been prepared by the COP Appointed Scientific Councilors for Birds. This is a supplementary paper to COP document UNEP/CMS/COP12/Doc.25.3 on Taxonomy and Nomenclature UNEP/CMS/ScC-Sc2/Inf.3 DISAGGREGATION OF BIRD FAMILIES LISTED ON CMS APPENDIX II 1. Through Resolution 11.19, the Conference of Parties adopted as the standard reference for bird taxonomy and nomenclature for Non-Passerine species the Handbook of the Birds of the World/BirdLife International Illustrated Checklist of the Birds of the World, Volume 1: Non-Passerines, by Josep del Hoyo and Nigel J. Collar (2014); 2. -
Heritage of the Birdsville and Strzelecki Tracks
Department for Environment and Heritage Heritage of the Birdsville and Strzelecki Tracks Part of the Far North & Far West Region (Region 13) Historical Research Pty Ltd Adelaide in association with Austral Archaeology Pty Ltd Lyn Leader-Elliott Iris Iwanicki December 2002 Frontispiece Woolshed, Cordillo Downs Station (SHP:009) The Birdsville & Strzelecki Tracks Heritage Survey was financed by the South Australian Government (through the State Heritage Fund) and the Commonwealth of Australia (through the Australian Heritage Commission). It was carried out by heritage consultants Historical Research Pty Ltd, in association with Austral Archaeology Pty Ltd, Lyn Leader-Elliott and Iris Iwanicki between April 2001 and December 2002. The views expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the South Australian Government or the Commonwealth of Australia and they do not accept responsibility for any advice or information in relation to this material. All recommendations are the opinions of the heritage consultants Historical Research Pty Ltd (or their subconsultants) and may not necessarily be acted upon by the State Heritage Authority or the Australian Heritage Commission. Information presented in this document may be copied for non-commercial purposes including for personal or educational uses. Reproduction for purposes other than those given above requires written permission from the South Australian Government or the Commonwealth of Australia. Requests and enquiries should be addressed to either the Manager, Heritage Branch, Department for Environment and Heritage, GPO Box 1047, Adelaide, SA, 5001, or email [email protected], or the Manager, Copyright Services, Info Access, GPO Box 1920, Canberra, ACT, 2601, or email [email protected]. -
Recommended Band Size List Page 1
Jun 00 Australian Bird and Bat Banding Scheme - Recommended Band Size List Page 1 Australian Bird and Bat Banding Scheme Recommended Band Size List - Birds of Australia and its Territories Number 24 - May 2000 This list contains all extant bird species which have been recorded for Australia and its Territories, including Antarctica, Norfolk Island, Christmas Island and Cocos and Keeling Islands, with their respective RAOU numbers and band sizes as recommended by the Australian Bird and Bat Banding Scheme. The list is in two parts: Part 1 is in taxonomic order, based on information in "The Taxonomy and Species of Birds of Australia and its Territories" (1994) by Leslie Christidis and Walter E. Boles, RAOU Monograph 2, RAOU, Melbourne, for non-passerines; and “The Directory of Australian Birds: Passerines” (1999) by R. Schodde and I.J. Mason, CSIRO Publishing, Collingwood, for passerines. Part 2 is in alphabetic order of common names. The lists include sub-species where these are listed on the Census of Australian Vertebrate Species (CAVS version 8.1, 1994). CHOOSING THE CORRECT BAND Selecting the appropriate band to use combines several factors, including the species to be banded, variability within the species, growth characteristics of the species, and band design. The following list recommends band sizes and metals based on reports from banders, compiled over the life of the ABBBS. For most species, the recommended sizes have been used on substantial numbers of birds. For some species, relatively few individuals have been banded and the size is listed with a question mark. In still other species, too few birds have been banded to justify a size recommendation and none is made. -
Draft Animal Keepers Species List
Revised NSW Native Animal Keepers’ Species List Draft © 2017 State of NSW and Office of Environment and Heritage With the exception of photographs, the State of NSW and Office of Environment and Heritage are pleased to allow this material to be reproduced in whole or in part for educational and non-commercial use, provided the meaning is unchanged and its source, publisher and authorship are acknowledged. Specific permission is required for the reproduction of photographs. The Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) has compiled this report in good faith, exercising all due care and attention. No representation is made about the accuracy, completeness or suitability of the information in this publication for any particular purpose. OEH shall not be liable for any damage which may occur to any person or organisation taking action or not on the basis of this publication. Readers should seek appropriate advice when applying the information to their specific needs. All content in this publication is owned by OEH and is protected by Crown Copyright, unless credited otherwise. It is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0), subject to the exemptions contained in the licence. The legal code for the licence is available at Creative Commons. OEH asserts the right to be attributed as author of the original material in the following manner: © State of New South Wales and Office of Environment and Heritage 2017. Published by: Office of Environment and Heritage 59 Goulburn Street, Sydney NSW 2000 PO Box A290, -
The Biography Behind the Bird: Gibberbird Ashbyia Lovensis
VOL. 17 (6) JUNE 1998 297 AUSTRALIAN BIRD WATCHER 1998 , 17 , 297-300 The Biography Behind the Bird: Gibberbird Ashbyia lovensis by TESS KLOOT, 8/114 Shannon Street, Box Hill North, Victoria, 3129 Introduction Almost one hundred species of Australian birds carry names commemorating contributions by various individuals to ornithology. This mainly applies to specific names; for example, Menura alberti (Albert's Lyrebird) was named after Prince Albert (1819-1861), Prince Consort of Queen Victoria, and Acanthiza ewingii (Tasmanian Thornhill) commemorates Rev. T.J. Ewing (1813?-1882), a Tasmanian naturalist and friend of John Gould. Sometimes this applies to the generic name; for example, Barnardius zonarius (Australian Ringneck), which honours Edward Barnard (1786-1861), an ornithologist and member of the Linnean Society, London, and Lathamus discolor (Swift Parrot), which was named after Dr John Latham (1740-1837), an ornithologist who, in 1801, published the first important work on Australian birds. A third instance, which rarely occurs, is when a person's name forms both the generic and specific names of the bird. For example, Geoffroyus geoffroyi (Red-cheeked Parrot) was named in honour of Etienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire (1771-1844), a French naturalist, and Ashbyia lovensis (Gibberbird) commemorates Edwin Ashby (1861-1941), an ornithologist of Blackwood, South Australia, and the Rev. James Robert Beattie Love (1889-1947) (RAOU 1926) . Tracing the origin of these names provides fascinating research in addition to making us aware of the dedicated people who pioneered research in the enchanting world of birds. Over the years some names have been discarded; a list of the presently accepted scientific names, authors and dates of description is included in Christidis & Boles (1994) and forms the basis for this article. -
Cowarie Station Hasn't Seen a Flood Since 2011, and a New Generation
STATIONS The Oldfields are focused on cleaning up their core herd of Shorthorn/Santa Gertrudis composites. RIDING THE INLAND TIDE Cowarie Station hasn’t seen a flood since 2011, and a new generation is standing by ready to make a splash. STORY GRETEL SNEATH PHOTOS ROBERT LANG STATIONS he chopper cuts through cobalt sky, bringing news like a carrier pigeon. Craig Oldfield leaps from the cockpit onto the sunburnt soil of Cowarie Station with the T message his family has been waiting to hear for seven long years: “The floodwaters are coming!” Higher up the Birdsville Track, the behemoth to see; when that flood’s coming and you know the Clifton Hills Station has been inundated with water potential of it, it just makes you smile.” that began as a record-breaking deluge of rain over Craig’s mother, Sharon Oldfield, flies up in a fixed- Winton in Queensland eight weeks prior. Slowly it’s wing Piper Lance aircraft the following day to see the snaking down the Diamantina River into Goyder spectacle, and shares her eldest son’s joy. She used to Lagoon, the Warburton Creek and, eventually, Lake tell her children that mirages were magic puddles, but Eyre. It’s a sight to behold as it generously spills this is the real deal. The magic lies with nature. “It’s far beyond the channels, across the gibber plains of like veins bringing the country to life,” she says. “In two Sturt Stony Desert and the sandy Simpson Desert, weeks’ time, this will all be green.” sending a saturating lifeline to the long-suffering Seen from 1000 feet above, the headwaters are easy outback landscape. -
Notes on the Diet of Some Passerines in New South Wales 1: Fairy-Wrens to Woodswallows
AUSTRALIAN 106 BIRD WATCHER AUSTRALIAN BIRD WATCHER 1999, 18, 106-120 Notes on the Diet of Some Passerines in New South Wales 1: Fairy-wrens to Woodswallows by A.B. ROSE, Associate, The Australian Museum, 6-8 College Street, Sydney, N.S.W. 2000 (present address: 61 Boundary Street, Forster, N.S.W. 2428) The following notes are incidental records of the food of some passerine species, from personal observations and from an examination of the stomach contents of birds found dead (road-kills, window-kills and cat-kills). They are intended to supplement the lists of Barker & Vestjens (1990) and Lepschi (1993) for the respective species. Records listed by Rose (1973, 1974) are not included here. Notes on non-nectar foods of some honeyeaters are published separately (Rose 1999). Stomach contents were examined microscopically, and identified by comparison with reference material and, for insects, with the aid of a manual (CSIRO 1970). Insect nomenclature follows CSIRO (1980) and, for moths, Common (1990). Superb Fairy-wren Malurus cyaneus Stomachs: Eight stomachs, from various locations, contained the following unquantified material: beetle (Coleoptera); ant (Formicidae); cricket/grasshopper (Orthoptera); fly (Diptera); butterfly/moth (Lepidoptera); bug (Hemiptera); and spider (Araneida). Splendid Fairy-wren Malurus spkndens Stomach: Rankin Springs (33°53'S, 146°14'E), 23 September 1973 (K. Muller): one small click-beetle (Elateridae ). Variegated Fairy-W..en Malurus Iamberti Stomachs: Nine stomachs, from various locations, contained the following unquantified material: beetle; ant; orthopteran; fly; butterfly/moth; bug; and spider. White-winged Fairy-wren Malurus kucopterus Stomach: Tibooburra (29"20'S, 142003'E), 1 August 1982 (R. -
South West Queensland QLD Page 1 of 89 21-Jan-11 Species List for NRM Region South West Queensland, Queensland
Biodiversity Summary for NRM Regions Species List What is the summary for and where does it come from? This list has been produced by the Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities (SEWPC) for the Natural Resource Management Spatial Information System. The list was produced using the AustralianAustralian Natural Natural Heritage Heritage Assessment Assessment Tool Tool (ANHAT), which analyses data from a range of plant and animal surveys and collections from across Australia to automatically generate a report for each NRM region. Data sources (Appendix 2) include national and state herbaria, museums, state governments, CSIRO, Birds Australia and a range of surveys conducted by or for DEWHA. For each family of plant and animal covered by ANHAT (Appendix 1), this document gives the number of species in the country and how many of them are found in the region. It also identifies species listed as Vulnerable, Critically Endangered, Endangered or Conservation Dependent under the EPBC Act. A biodiversity summary for this region is also available. For more information please see: www.environment.gov.au/heritage/anhat/index.html Limitations • ANHAT currently contains information on the distribution of over 30,000 Australian taxa. This includes all mammals, birds, reptiles, frogs and fish, 137 families of vascular plants (over 15,000 species) and a range of invertebrate groups. Groups notnot yet yet covered covered in inANHAT ANHAT are notnot included included in in the the list. list. • The data used come from authoritative sources, but they are not perfect. All species names have been confirmed as valid species names, but it is not possible to confirm all species locations.