Type: Journal article Reference: Hogg, C.J., Farquharson, K.A., Brandies, P., Silver, L.W., Ottewell, K., McLennan, E.A., Richmond, S. and Belov, K. (2025), The future is here: an easy-to-use toolkit for integrating genetics into conservation management. Anim Conserv, 28: 93-103. https://doi.org/10.1111/acv.12971 Abstract Over the past decade, the development of genetic and Continue Reading
Elspeth McLennan
Characterising the Tasmanian devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) pouch microbiome in lactating and non-lactating females
Type: Journal article Reference: Ockert, L.E., McLennan, E.A., Fox, S. et al. Characterising the Tasmanian devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) pouch microbiome in lactating and non-lactating females. Sci Rep 14, 15188 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-66097-8 Abstract Wildlife harbour a diverse range of microorganisms that affect their health and development. Marsupials are born immunologically naïve Continue Reading
Reinforcements in the face of ongoing threats: A case study from a critically small carnivore population
Type: Journal Article Reference: McLennan, E.A., Cheng, Y., Farquharson, K.A., Grueber, C.E., Elmer, J., Alexander, L., Fox, S., Belov, K. and Hogg, C.J., 2024. Reinforcements in the face of ongoing threats: a case study from a critically small carnivore population. Animal Conservation. https://doi.org/10.1111/acv.12945 Abstract Reinforcements are a well-established tool for Continue Reading
How to catch a Tasmanian devil
by Dr Elspeth McLennan (Post-doc) Tasmanian devils are nocturnal. We set traps during the day and overnight curious devils will come to investigate. The traps we use are made of strong PVC plastic fashioned into a cylinder with a spring trap door (see cover picture). The traps are baited with Continue Reading
The genome sequence of the critically endangered Kroombit tinkerfrog
Type: Journal Article Reference: Farquharson, K., McLennan, E., Belov, K., & Hogg, C. (2023). The genome sequence of the critically endangered Kroombit tinkerfrog (Taudactylus pleione). F1000Research, 12(845). https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.138571.1 Abstract The Kroombit tinkerfrog (Taudactylus pleione) is a stream-dwelling amphibian of the Myobatrachidae family. It is listed as Critically Endangered and is Continue Reading
Koala Genome Survey: an open data resource to improve conservation planning
Type: Journal Article Reference: Hogg, C. J., Silver, L., McLennan, E. A., & Belov, K. (2023). Koala Genome Survey: An Open Data Resource to Improve Conservation Planning. Genes, 14(3), 546. doi: 10.3390/genes14030546 Summary Genome sequencing is a powerful tool that can inform the management of threatened species. Koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus) are Continue Reading
Reproductive skew in a Vulnerable bird favors breeders that monopolize nest cavities
Type: Journal Article Reference: Stojanovic, D., McLennan, E., Olah, G., Cobden, M., Heinsohn, R., Manning, A. D., Alves, F., Hogg, C. & Rayner, L. (2023). Reproductive skew in a Vulnerable bird favors breeders that monopolize nest cavities. Animal Conservation. doi: 10.1111/acv.12855 Abstract Reproductive skew occurs when a few individuals monopolize Continue Reading
Elle McLennan
McLennan, E. A. (2020). To move or not to move? A genetic toolkit for monitoring assisted colonisations. University of Sydney. Worldwide there are over one million species threatened with extinction. Assisted colonisations are becoming increasingly relevant as in situ threat mitigation fails to keep pace with population declines. Human-mediated movement Continue Reading