Together, we can make a difference. Our projects at FAME focus on partnerships with community organisations, government agencies and private stakeholders that we view as having a high chance of success, and a tangible impact on conservation.Australia’s most endangered species are in cri...
Working with landholders, volunteer and regional partners, the project aims to undertake collaborative searches, workshops and translocations leading to new and increased population numbers whilst maintaining genetic diversity.
Nangur Spiny Skinks are known only from two locations in southeast Queensland, occurring in semi-evergreen vine thicket and vine forest. One population has fewer than 50 skinks left. At the times the two populations were discovered – in 1992 and 1997 – there was significant excitement ...
Only found in Far North Queensland, the Armoured Mistfrog (Litoria lorica) is a nocturnal, medium-sized species of rainforest tree frog adapted to living around cascades and waterfalls. Males measure around 33mm and females 37mm. Despite their ability to camouflage into their rocky habi...
The Red Handfish (Thymichthys politus) is tiny – at an average of 6cm, about the size of a man’s thumb. It walks rather than swims and, alarmingly, just 100 of these beautiful fish now survive in a small area of ocean off Tasmania. Being a species of marine anglerfish which scientists k...
Plant species across Australia are under increasing pressure, and it is vital that we limit losses to save wider ecosystems upon which other plants, animals and humans depend.
Australia is seeing an increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters, as demonstrated by the horrific bushfire season of 2020-21. In order to ensure the survival of our unique biodiversity, a rapid deployment of resources will be critical to meet these disasters as they emerge.
The Western Quoll and Red-Tailed Phascogale are carnivorous marsupials native to South Australia and, as predators, have important roles to play in the health of the ecosystem. Sadly, both species were wiped out by a combination of invasive predators and extensive land clearing.