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Ecology of the koala, Phascolarctos cinereus (Goldfuss) on Flinders Chase, Kangaroo IslandEberhard, Ian Harvey January 1972 (has links)
iii, 197 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm. / Title page, contents and abstract only. The complete thesis in print form is available from the University Library. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Adelaide, Dept. of Zoology, 1973
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Identification of individual koalas: microsatellite analysis of faecal DNAHey, Grace Valasi, University of Western Sydney, College of Science, Technology and Environment, School of Science, Food and Horticulture January 2003 (has links)
Current studies of koalas in the wild mainly rely on information gathered by traditional field methods, such as community sightings, spotlighting, radiotracking, animal trappings, ear tagging and faecal pellet incidence. Collection of faeces is potentially the most reliable source of non-invasively obtaining DNA samples, which can be used to identify specific individuals. This thesis demonstrated a simple, rapid and reproducible method of extracting DNA from Koala faecal pellets using a commercially available DNA extraction kit, shows the maximum age of pellets from which DNA can be reliably extracted and defines the conditions required for the long term storage of pellets before DNA extraction is carried out. Mitochondrial DNA PCR analysis provided a simple and rapid indication of the success of both the faecal DNA extraction and pellet collection process. The faecal DNA was successfully used for microsatellite analysis and the subsequent genetic profiling of individuals from within the Campbelltown Koala population. The study paves the way for the analysis of microsatellite loci in koala faecal pellet DAN to study populations, which are too sparsely distributed to allow the capture of individual koalas / Master of Science (M. Sc.) (Hons.)
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Koalas and the community : a study of low density populations in Southern SydneyWard, Steven J., University of Western Sydney, College of Science, Technology and Environment, School of Science, Food and Horticulture January 2002 (has links)
The aim of this study was to investigate the distribution, density, health, condition, fertility, causes of mortality, home range size and tree preferences, of koalas in low density populations in the south of Sydney. This information was then used to make management recommendations; good management is needed because there is rapid human population growth and pressure for development of koala habitat in the Sydney region. State Environment Planning Policy 44(SEPP44) is New South Wales legislation that relates to developments affecting koala habitat. Problems in the application of SEPP44 in the Sydney region were found to exist, such as Sutherland Local Government Area (LGA) not being covered, and changes to this legislation are also recommended. / Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
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Koalas and the community : a study of low density populations in Southern SydneyWard, Steven J., University of Western Sydney, College of Science, Technology and Environment, School of Science, Food and Horticulture January 2002 (has links)
The aim of this study was to investigate the distribution, density, health, condition, fertility, causes of mortality, home range size and tree preferences, of koalas in low density populations in the south of Sydney. This information was then used to make management recommendations; good management is needed because there is rapid human population growth and pressure for development of koala habitat in the Sydney region. State Environment Planning Policy 44(SEPP44) is New South Wales legislation that relates to developments affecting koala habitat. Problems in the application of SEPP44 in the Sydney region were found to exist, such as Sutherland Local Government Area (LGA) not being covered, and changes to this legislation are also recommended. / Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
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Outcomes and implications of a koala translocation in the Ballarat regionSantamaria, Flavia January 2002 (has links)
This research examined the outcome of a translocation of 30 koalas moved from French Island to three sites on mainland Victoria (Creswick, Enfield and Lal Lal State Forests) / Doctor of Philosophy
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Engaging the Dog Owner Community in the Design of an Effective Koala Aversion ProgramDavid, Patricia, Rundle-Thiele, Sharyn, Pang, Bo, Knox, Kathy, Parkinson, Joy, Hussenöder, Felix 13 September 2023 (has links)
Introduction: This article outlines a dog owner–focused social marketing pilot program implemented
in 2017, which aimed to reduce koala and domestic dog interactions in one local city council in
Australia. Literature: Dog attacks and predation are the third most common cause of death in koalas
after habitat loss and vehicle strikes. Programs aiming to reduce wildlife and domestic pet interactions
frequently neglect human dimensions, and social sciences have been called upon to complement
conservation efforts. Methods: Developed in consultation with dog training experts and the local
regional council Leave It was based on input from 41 dog owners. Leave It was a 4-week training
program priced at AUD$150 that was delivered by local dog trainers who had previously received
specialized koala aversion training. Findings: Co-design results indicated that the social marketing
pilot program needed to emphasize training, be positive, and be dog and not koala-focused. A fun,
positive dog-focused event, supported by dog retailers, entertainers, and food service providers, was
held in June 2017 to launch the Leave It program. Outcome evaluations for Leave It indicated a statistically significant increase in wildlife aversion–related behaviors (stay, come back every time/some of
the time, and stay quiet on command). Process evaluation indicated that people enjoyed the do-focused event and the opportunity to seek training and obedience advice. Conclusions: Co-designing
the program with dog owners in the local council area engaged community members, making them
contributors rather than program participants. The program had a dog focus rather than wildlife focus
as recommended by dog owners.
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