We are a research group specialising in conservation in the context of rewilding, genetics, translocations, and coexistence.
Led by Professor Adrian Manning, we are part of the Fenner School of Environment and Society at ANU.
06/05/2026
Our lab has been hard at work behind the scenes, with five new publications in 2026 so far! đī¸
From conservation detection dogs, rewilding, translocation science, and conservation genetics, these papers offer a snapshot of the diverse work we do.
Read the full articles via the publications page on our website: https://www.coexistenceconservationlab.org/
07/09/2025
02/09/2025
23/07/2025
After 40 years, the is back on Phillip Island! đĻ¤â¨
Huge congratulations to our PhD candidate Paula Wasiak for leading this incredible reintroduction. Thanks also to our partners Phillip Island Nature Parks, , and , and all the staff, volunteers, and supporters who helped us bring this iconic species home đĒļ
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Curlews return to fox-free Phillip Island, 40 years after last sighting Decades after the bush stone-curlew went extinct on Phillip Island, scientists reintroduce the species and hope the eradication of foxes will enable the flock to grow in the wild again.