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Help scientists track how native animals are recovering from Australia's megafires
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“Understanding how wildlife responds after bushfire is increasingly urgent as fire seasons grow more intense due to climate change. The findings will have implications for prescribed burning, including in asset protection zones, which are often considered low impact - and citizen scientists can help us in this vital step toward protecting native wildlife."
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The 2019–2020 bushfires were among the worst in Australian history. The Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area near Sydney burned across vast areas of ancient bushland. Millions of animals were affected.
Using cameras placed across burned and unburned forest, our research team is tracking small native mammals returning to the landscape.
Animals like bandicoots, gliders, and quolls — "critical weight range" mammals (35g–5.5kg) - are among the most vulnerable to fire, and to predators in the aftermath.
By helping to identify animals in thousands of camera trap photos, you'll help us map where these animals are surviving, which habitats are recovering fastest, and what fire intensities cause the most lasting damage.
This matters beyond the Blue Mountains. Australia's fire seasons are growing longer and hotter. Understanding recovery will directly shape how Australia manages fire refuges and plans future burns — including the low-heat "prescribed burns" often assumed to be harmless to wildlife.
Together, we're building a picture of survival, recovery, and resilience — therefore every photo counts. Every animal you spot helps contribute to real conservation science.
