What does it mean to save threatened species? How often do we achieve it? And how often do we fail? Our new research answers these questions for Australian birds. We found extinction risks had reduced ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Bird populations in mainland Australia have proved ...

Are some birds more likely to go extinct than others? What traits do they share that makes them more susceptible to extinction? Knowing the answers to these questions are important for helping ...