Mareshell Wauchope, University of Sydney, has received a 2025 Paddy Pallin Science Grant for her project: “Anchoring animals in reintroductions – harnessing behaviour-based strategies to improve urban rewilding success” Congratulations, Mareshell! Learn more: buff.ly/DBnob1a

Patrick Bragato, University of Sydney, has received a 2025 Paddy Pallin Science Grant for his project: “Investigating eastern quoll reintroductions - improving success beyond the fence” Congratulations, Patrick! Find out more about this research on our website: rzsnsw.org.au/Paddy-Pallin...

The RZS NSW is proud to announce that Dr Lily Bentley, University of Queensland, has received a 2025 Paddy Pallin Science Grant for her work on conserving threatened seabirds. Congratulations, @lilybentley.bsky.social! Learn more about her research: buff.ly/DBnob1a

Australian Zoologist has a new home: @csiropublishing.bsky.social, the not-for-profit publisher within CSIRO. Our journal is now part of library-funded open access agreements, which means eligible authors can submit as open access without extra charge. Browse content & submit: connectsci.au/az

Join us tomorrow night at WATWH for an evening with Prof Mike Letnic as he shares his team’s research on the catastrophic impacts of cane toads on freshwater crocodiles and the innovative strategies being developed to stop their spread across northern Australia. rzsnsw.wildapricot.org/event-6429449

🌿🐊 Meet this month’s Wildlife at the Watering Hole speaker – Prof Mike Letnic (UNSW)! Mike will be sharing his team’s research on the catastrophic impacts of cane toads on freshwater crocodiles and efforts to stop their westward spread across northern Australia. rzsnsw.wildapricot.org/event-6429449

Join us this month for Wildlife at the Watering Hole with Professor Mike Letnic (UNSW) as he reveals the shocking impacts of cane toad invasion on freshwater crocodiles, whose populations have plummeted by up to 75% since the toads arrived. rzsnsw.wildapricot.org/event-6429449

Thong Pham has received a 2025 EMR grant for his zoological project: Securing the Future of the Manning River Sawshelled Turtle: Investigating the Optimal Release Age for Captive-Bred Hatchlings. Congratulations, Thong! Find out more about his project here: rzsnsw.org.au/page-18112

Georgina Anderson has received a 2025 EMR grant for her zoological project: Skinks on the Brink: Climate Change impacts on 'sky island' snow skinks. Congratulations, Georgina! Find out more about her project here: rzsnsw.org.au/page-18112

🦴 Tomorrow night! 🍻 Tim will take us back to the Riversleigh World Heritage Area to explore Australia’s ancient marsupials — from the oldest thylacines to hammer-toothed malleodectids and even a brand-new marsupial order! rzsnsw.wildapricot.org/event-6375286

Join vertebrate palaeontologist Dr Timothy Churchill at WATWH as he unearths Australia’s deep past through fossil and faunal remains! 📅 Monday, 20 October | 6 pm 📍 Rose of Australia Pub, Newtown 🍻 Free entry — all welcome! rzsnsw.wildapricot.org/event-6375286

Join us at the Rose of Australia in Newtown for a journey into Australia’s deep past with Dr Timothy Churchill, as he uncovers the hidden diversity of ancient marsupials from the Riversleigh World Heritage Area. Monday, 20th October @ 6pm rzsnsw.wildapricot.org/event-6375286

Full details are available in the Australian Zoologist at doi.org/10.7882/AZ.2.... Visit www.rzsnsw.org.au for more information about the Royal Zoological Society of NSW. #MuseumResearch #AustralianScience #ResearchImpact #RZSNSW #AustralianZoologist

Just one more sleep! Tomorrow night’s Wildlife at the Watering Hole features Dr Blake Dickson from UNSW. 📅 Tomorrow, 15th September 📍 Rose of Australia pub in Erskineville ⏰ 6pm rzsnsw.wildapricot.org/event-6328373 #rzsnsw #wildlifeatthewateringhole #palaeontology #fossils #evolution #unsw

This month’s WATWH features Dr Blake Dickson from UNSW, who will dive into one of palaeontology’s most fascinating debates—when did vertebrates first leave the water and truly become land-dwellers? 6 pm, 15th September @ Rose of Australia Pub in Erskineville rzsnsw.wildapricot.org/event-6328373

Join us for this month’s WATWH with Dr Blake Dickson, Lecturer of Anatomy at UNSW, as he explores one of palaeontology’s biggest questions: when did tetrapods truly become terrestrial? 6pm, 15th September @ Rose of Australia Pub, Erskineville rzsnsw.wildapricot.org/event-6328373

Thanks for joining us at the RZS NSW Monotreme Forum! With 100+ attendees from across generations and zoological backgrounds, it was an inspiring day of science and discussion. Please share your highlights, photos, and reflections with #monotremeforum2025 and @rzs_nsw

Thank you to everyone who submitted a Paddy Pallin Science Grant application! The outcomes of these applications will be announced in November. #sciencegrant #RZSNSW

There is one week left to apply for the Paddy Pallin Science Grants. Applications close at midnight, 31 August 2025. Good luck to all applicants! Submit your application: rzsnsw.org.au/Paddy-Pallin #sciencegrant #RZSNSW

Don’t miss out on applying for a Paddy Pallin Science Grant! The application deadline is midnight, 31 August 2025. Finalise your application and submit it now: rzsnsw.org.au/Paddy-Pallin #sciencegrant #RZSNSW

Don’t miss Wildlife at the Watering Hole with Professor Michael Archer (UNSW) as he takes on one of NSW’s most controversial wildlife questions: should we be allowed to keep native marsupials as pets? 🦘🐾 rzsnsw.wildapricot.org/event-6298705

Prof Michael Archer (UNSW) has dedicated his career to understanding and protecting Australia’s fauna. Now, he’s turning his attention to a question that stirs debate in NSW: should we be allowed to keep native marsupials as pets? rzsnsw.wildapricot.org/event-6298705

The RZS NSW Monotreme Forum promises to be a highly informative and engaging day for all zoologists. Join us on 30th August at the Australian Museum for a deep dive into monotreme evolution and conservation. Spaces are filling fast – register today! rzsnsw.org.au/event-6023922 #RZSNSWForum2025

Should you be allowed to keep a quoll, sugar glider, or even a kangaroo as a pet in NSW? This month at WATWH, Prof Michael Archer (UNSW) will share why he believes the answer is yes—and how responsible ownership could help protect these species from extinction! rzsnsw.wildapricot.org/event-6298705

To be eligible for the Paddy Pallin Science Grants, you need to be a financial member of the RZS NSW. Joining our community connects you with a professional network of passionate zoologists, and supports zoology and conservation in Australia. Join the RZS NSW: rzsnsw.org.au/join-us

Continuing to build our understanding of monotremes is crucial for their future. Early Bird registration for the RZS NSW Monotreme Forum ends TOMORROW! Secure your place: rzsnsw.org.au/event-6023922 #RZSNSWForum2025

Early bird pricing is only available for a few more days for the 2025 RZS NSW Monotreme Forum. Sign up as an RZS NSW member to enjoy discounted membership rates! rzsnsw.org.au/event-6023922 #RZSNSWForum2025

Discover the latest research on the evolution, taxonomy, morphology, behaviour, and ecology of the egg-laying mammals. Early Bird registration ends soon - on the 10th of August - and discounted rates are available to RZS NSW members: rzsnsw.org.au/event-6023922 #RZSNSWForum2025

🐢 TOMORROW NIGHT! Glow-in-the-dark turtles. Tiny sensor backpacks. Nest-hopping hatchlings. Science, stories, and sea turtles—see you there! rzsnsw.org.au/event-6255480

Why apply for grants? Beyond receiving critical funding for your work, it’s a fantastic exercise in refining your research ideas, receiving feedback and improving your communication skills. Start your Paddy Pallin Science Grant application today: rzsnsw.org.au/Paddy-Pallin #sciencegrants # RZSNSW

The Paddy Pallin Science Grants are targeted towards postgraduate students and early career researchers, and they champion research that leads to tangible conservation management outcomes for Australian ecosystems. If this describes you, learn about out our grants here: rzsnsw.org.au/Paddy-Pallin

Meet this month’s Wildlife at the Watering Hole speaker: Davey Dor from UNSW! Davey’s journey to marine science took an unexpected turn—from studying video game design to falling in love with sea turtle conservation! Join us, 6pm, Monday 21st July rzsnsw.org.au/event-6255480

We are delighted to announce that the Paddy Pallin Science Grants are now open! These grants offer up to $10 000 to support high-quality, field-based ecological research focused on Australian conservation. Learn more about these grants by visiting the RZS NSW website: rzsnsw.org.au/Paddy-Pallin

Glow-in-the-dark turtles and tiny accelerometer backpacks? It’s not sci-fi—it’s cutting-edge sea turtle research! Don't miss this fascinating talk on marine science, technology, and the future of turtle conservation! 6pm, Monday 21st July @ Rose of Australia rzsnsw.org.au/event-6255480

A final reminder that the “From Fieldwork to the Front Page” workshop is happening tomorrow! See you there! tinyurl.com/RZS-NSW

A free workshop for ECEs! "From Fieldwork to the Front Page" is your chance to master media pitches. We are thrilled to be co-hosting this hybrid event with AWMS! Spaces filling fast so register now: tinyurl.com/RZS-NSW

Don't miss our free workshop "From Fieldwork to the Front Page" on July 10th! This will be a wonderful opportunity to learn invaluable media skills from top journalists and PR experts. Free for RZS NSW members. Limited spots are available for non-members. Secure your spot today: tinyurl.com/RZS-NSW

On July 10th, please join us at "From Fieldwork to the Front Page", a workshop for early career ecologists to master media skills. Co-hosted by RZS NSW and AWMS, with insights from ABC, The Conversation, & USYD media pros. This is a hybrid event. Register: tinyurl.com/RZS-NSW

Why do monotremes survive in Australia but not South America? Join us on Saturday, 30th August to expand your understanding of these incredible mammals. Early Bird registration ends on 10th August. Registration and program here: rzsnsw.org.au/event-6023922 #RZSNSWForum2025

Full details are available in the Australian Zoologist at doi.org/10.7882/AZ.2.... Visit www.rzsnsw.org.au for more information about the Royal Zoological Society of NSW. #ParmaWallaby #Conservation #AustraliaWildlife #Biodiversity #RZSNSW #AustralianZoologist

TOMORROW! Join us for WATWH with Dr Matthew McCurry! Don’t miss this chance to hear about the incredible fossils of McGraths Flat — a Miocene site preserving plants, insects, spiders, fish, and even soft tissues in stunning detail. 🕷️🐟🌿 rzsnsw.org.au/event-6207974

Early career ecologists! Learn to pitch your work to the media at "From Fieldwork to the Front Page", a free workshop co-hosted by RZS NSW and AWMS. On Thursday, July 10th (12-3 PM AEST), hear from ABC, The Conversation and USYD media experts. This is a hybrid event. More info: tinyurl.com/RZS-NSW

Please join us on August 30th at the Australian Museum in Sydney for the RZS NSW Monotreme Forum! Early Bird registration ends on August 10th and discounts are available to RZS NSW members. Program and registration: rzsnsw.org.au/event-6023922 #RZSNSWForum2025

Full details are available in the Australian Zoologist at doi.org/10.7882/AZ.2.... Visit www.rzsnsw.org.au for more information about the Royal Zoological Society of NSW. #Thylacine #TasmanianTiger #LostFilm #ConservationHistory #RZSNSW #AustralianZoologist

This month at WATWH, join us for a deep dive into Australia's prehistoric past with Dr Matthew McCurry — palaeontologist, functional morphologist, and fossil curator at the Australian Museum and UNSW. 📍 Rose of Australia, Erskineville 🕕 Monday June 16th at 6pm rzsnsw.org.au/event-6207974

Step into the lush Miocene rainforests of NSW with Dr Matthew McCurry and learn how SEM imaging, automated microscopy, and citizen science are helping researchers decode ancient secrets — and see some of the fossils up close! rzsnsw.org.au/event-6207974

📣Don’t forget! Tomorrow is our next WATWH talk featuring Samantha Ordóñez-Flores, a dynamic herpetologist and PhD candidate at UNSW. Come for the frogs, stay for the stories! 🐸🌏 📅 6pm, 19th of May 2025 📍 Rose of Australia Pub, Swanson St in Erskineville, NSW rzsnsw.org.au/event-6191298

🌿 Meet our next Wildlife at the Watering Hole speaker: Samantha Ordóñez-Flores — a passionate herpetologist, conservationist, and artist from Mexico, now pursuing her PhD at UNSW. Join us to hear how she’s turning sound into science—and art into outreach! rzsnsw.org.au/event-6191298

🐸✨ Wildlife at the Watering Hole is back! Join us for an inspiring talk with Samantha Ordóñez-Flores, a passionate young herpetologist from Mexico and PhD candidate at UNSW. 📅 6pm, 19th of May 2025 📍 Rose of Australia Pub, Swanson St in Erskineville, NSW rzsnsw.org.au/event-6191298

Full details are available in the Australian Zoologist at doi.org/10.7882/AZ.2.... Visit www.rzsnsw.org.au for more information about the Royal Zoological Society of NSW. #WildlifeConservation #ArtificialHabitat #Biodiversity #EcoDesign #RZSNSW #AustralianZoologist