A5006071629- Avian ecology and behavior
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Animal Behavior and Reproduction
- Wildlife Conservation and Criminology Analyses
- Preterm Birth and Chorioamnionitis
- Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior
- Neonatal and Maternal Infections
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Aquaculture disease management and microbiota
- Amphibian and Reptile Biology
- Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Rangeland and Wildlife Management
Murdoch University
2018-2023
The University of Western Australia
2011-2013
ABSTRACT Group B streptococcus (GBS) is an important cause of early- and late-onset sepsis in the newborn. Preterm infants have markedly increased susceptibility worse outcomes, but their immunological responses to GBS are poorly defined. We compared mononuclear cell whole-blood cytokine heat-killed (HKGBS) preterm (gestational age [GA], 26 33 weeks), term infants, healthy adults. investigated kinetics source induced cytokines quantified HKGBS phagocytosis. HKGBS-induced tumor necrosis...
Summary The amphibian chytrid fungus B atrachochytrium dendrobatidis is a major cause of frog declines globally. Two recent M axent models predict high environmental suitability for . in south‐western A ustralia despite severe summer drought and many species with direct development or breeding ephemeral water bodies: features often associated absence We determined occurrence intensity infection, 15 populations C rinia georgiana , that breeds ponds, to assess (i) current validity claims about...
The use of anthropogenic resources is becoming increasingly common as species adapt to human-induced environmental changes, but their can expose new risks. Understanding how animals exploit these important for guiding conservation management, particularly where are threatened. introduction canola cropping breeding areas endangered Carnaby's cockatoo (
ABSTRACT Establishing integration of an individual bird into a wild flock is particularly important in species that are highly gregarious and reliant on the to increase their likelihood survivorship. When individuals, rehabilitated reintroduced flocks, tracked through satellite or global positioning system (GPS) telemetry, it further significance establish assess rehabilitation success whether can serve as marker flock. To date, for black cockatoos ( Calyptorhynchus spp.) this has been...
Carnaby’s cockatoos (Zanda latirostris) are an endangered species that has experienced major loss of habitat over the past century. Proponents seeking land clearing approval may impact need to provide detailed assessment. However, current forage list is outdated and generally restricted Swan Coastal Plain rather than full distribution range. This study provides updated list, including much breeding non-breeding areas outside this region. were captured satellite tagged, at five sites in...
Abstract Context Carnaby’s (Calyptorhychus latirostris), Baudin’s (Calyptorhynchus baudinii) and forest red-tailed black cockatoos banksii naso) are threatened parrot species endemic to south-western Australia. Behavioural monitoring has previously involved direct observation, which proven challenging because of their cryptic nature, the type habitat they move through speed movement. The development a model accurately classify behaviour from tri-axial accelerometer data will provide greater...