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2026 Kokatha and Arid Recovery Open Day

A day of wildlife, culture, food and hands-on science brought the Roxby Downs and Kokatha community together at Arid Recovery and Kokatha Open Day

Seeing the hunt through a feral cat’s eyes: why mammals are most at risk

What makes Australian mammals such easy targets for feral cats? A feral cat's-eye view of hunting in the wild is providing researchers with new answers.

What over 700 animals tell us about a changing desert: 2026 pitfall recap

After more than 130 mm of rain at the start of the year, the desert came alive, and so did one of Australia’s longest-running ecological surveys. From frogs to predators to shifting mammal communities, this year’s results show a system that is still changing.

From extreme heat to a green desert

From 49°C heatwaves to soaking rains, it’s been a wild start to the year at Arid Recovery. Now, the desert is bursting into life with frogs, shield shrimp, and a flush of green across the landscape.

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