News: Honours projects - Animal science
Megafaunal evolution and extinction

Honours project: Explore the evolution and extinction of megafauna such as dire wolves, mammoths and Tasmanian tigers.
Phylogeography and conservation genetics of Australian birds and mammals, including night parrots, wombats and quolls

Honours project: Use DNA sampled through space and time to understand the evolution and conservation genetics of Australian birds and mammals.
Molecular diet analysis of introduced and native species
Honours project: Molecular diet analysis of introduced and native species using DNA.
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Molecular diet analysis of bent-winged bats

Honours project: Explore the diet of bent-winged bats through conservation genetics and forensic biology.
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Nutrition & collective movement in the Australian plague locust

Honours project: Investigate the movement of plague locusts using laboratory and field experiments.
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Identification of genes controlling marbling in cattle

Honours project: Identify genes controlling the deposition of the intramuscular fat (that is, marbling) in beef cattle to better understand fat metabolism and to provide genetic markers for selection to improve beef quality.
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Investigating the cause and prevention of red gut in lambs grazing lucerne

Honours project: Identify factors contributing to the incidence of red gut in lambs grazing lucerne, and develop strategies to prevent red gut from occurring.
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In vitro maturation of canine oocytes

Honours project: Determine the effects of different in vitro maturation (IVM) conditions on the developmental competence of canine oocytes.
Acoustic attraction of oysters: Restoring oyster reefs

Honours project: Pearl Jam or Blue Oyster Cult... What sounds help oyster larvae navigate to newly built oyster reefs?
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Koala health and disease in South Australia

Honours project: Join the Koala Health Research Group and contribute to key research to improve the health of current and future animal populations.
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