Type: Journal Article Reference: Molloy, M.M., McLennan, E.A., Fox, S., Belov, K. and Hogg, C.J. (2025), Range-Wide Assessment of the Tasmanian Devil Gut Microbiome. Ecol Evol, 15: e71196. https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.71196 Abstract The gut microbiome is an important component of host health and function and is influenced by internal and external factors Continue Reading
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Temporal Changes in Tasmanian Devil Genetic Diversity at Sites With and Without Supplementation
Type: Journal article Reference: Schraven, A.L., McLennan, E.A., Farquharson, K.A., Lee, A.V., Belov, K., Fox, S., Grueber, C.E. and Hogg, C.J. (2025), Temporal Changes in Tasmanian Devil Genetic Diversity at Sites With and Without Supplementation. Mol Ecol e17671. https://doi.org/10.1111/mec.17671 Abstract Management interventions for threatened species are well documented with genetic Continue Reading
From Cardiff to Maria Island
by Matt Spadaro When I first arrived in Sydney from the UK, I had no idea which project I would be doing. I found out on my first day that I’d be making a stud book for the Maria Island devils- a place and a species that I was, admittedly, 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
Tasmanian devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) gene flow and source-sink dynamics
Type: Journal Article Reference: Schraven, A. L., Hogg, C. J., & Grueber, C. E. (2024). Tasmanian devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) gene flow and source-sink dynamics. Global Ecology and Conservation, 52, e02960. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gecco.2024.e02960 Abstract Increased access to genetic data has substantially improved how we manage threatened species. The Tasmanian devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) Continue Reading
IT’S MOVING DAY: Threatened Species Edition
by Andrea Schraven (PhD Student) Moving house, city, or country always has its challenges, from adapting to a new environment to establishing connections with unfamiliar neighbours. For threatened species, the concept of moving from one area to another is no less daunting. However, in the realm of conservation management, ‘moving 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
Tasmanian devil cathelicidins exhibit anticancer activity against Devil Facial Tumour Disease (DFTD) cells
Type: Journal Article Reference: Petrohilos, C., Patchett, A., Hogg, C.J. et al. Tasmanian devil cathelicidins exhibit anticancer activity against Devil Facial Tumour Disease (DFTD) cells. Science Report 13, 12698 (2023). doi: 10.1038/s41598-023-39901-0 Abstract The Tasmanian devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) is endangered due to the spread of Devil Facial Tumour Disease (DFTD), Continue Reading
My Favorite Culture Shock: Australia’s Wildlife
by Meadhbh Molloy (PhD Student) I remember when I learned about the Tasmanian devil and DFTD in my Conservation Medicine textbook as a new master’s student in Virginia, USA. Since I was a child, I loved learning about different animals from all over the world but admittedly, I did know Continue Reading
Assisted Colonisation as a Conservation Tool: Tasmanian Devils and Maria Island
Type: Book Chapter Reference: Hogg, C., & Wise, P. (2022). Assisted Colonisation as a Conservation Tool: Tasmanian Devils and Maria Island. In M. Gaywood, J. Ewen, P. Hollingsworth, & A. Moehrenschlager (Eds.), Conservation Translocations (Ecology, Biodiversity and Conservation, pp. 476-483). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. doi:10.1017/9781108638142.029 Summary Tasmanian devils are endangered Continue Reading