This paper reports on the use of a combination of microsatellite-based population profiling, scaling relationships and parentage-based dispersal analyses to investigate levels and patterns of long-distance dispersal in the koala.
Publications
Janette Norman, Steve Phillips, Caroline Blackmore, Ross Goldingay & Les Christidis
Conservation Genetics
Abstract:
Michael Shelton, Ross Goldingay & Steve Phillips
Australian Journal of Zoology 65, 383 - 390.
Abstract:
This paper describes the use of regularly spaced transect searches and standard capture–mark–recapture techniques to describe population structure, growth rates, survival and capture probability in a population of the pale-headed snake (Hoplocephalus bitorquatus). Within the red gum forests of our study site, we estimate pale-headed snake density at ~137 snakes/ha. We predict that pale-headed snakes reach sexual maturity after about four years and may live for up to 20.
Current projects
2019
We have been working with NSW OEH to develop a standardised field survey methodology that can inform on occupancy issues associated with the conservation and monitoring of Brush-tailed Rock-wallabies. Our initial survey work has been focused in the Watagans and Curracabundi National Parks located in elevated hinterland areas of mid-coastal NSW.
