Chris R. Dickman

A lifetime in conservation: an interview with Chris Dickman on biodiversity loss, introduced species, and ways forward

This paper presents an interview with Australian conservation scientist Chris Dickman, conducted in December 2025 as part of a broader inquiry into conservation and introduced species. The inquiry explored areas of both agreement and disagreement among 16 conservation scientists...

The hidden history of Dasyuroides byrnei : historical range and likely causes of decline during the frontier years in central Australia

Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article cites historical material containing outdated and highly offensive terminology when referring to First Nations people. Quotations are reproduced in their historical context for the purpose of critical...

Small mammalian herbivores at moderate densities facilitate livestock growth by improving vegetation composition in grasslands

Small mammals and large herbivores have co-evolved in grasslands for millions of years, yet how they interplay remains unclear. Although large herbivores can significantly affect the smaller ones, the reversal effect is largely unknown. On the Qinghai–Tibetan Plateau, plateau pik...