Planning the recovery of two Extinct in the Wild lizards on Christmas Island

Jon-Paul Emery

doi:10.26182/c7kd-4x45

Planning the recovery of two Extinct in the Wild lizards on Christmas Island

Jon-Paul Emery

School of Biological Sciences

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Conservation reintroductions are increasingly used to improve the status of threatened species. Here, I determine the factors likely to improve reintroduction success of the Extinct in the Wild blue-tailed skink and Lister's gecko, both of which are endemic to Christmas Island. I investigate the causes behind their decline, undertake and monitor the first trial reintroductions of each species, and undertake population viability analyses to assess alternative management strategies to improve ongoing decision making. My work suggests that reintroductions can provide tangible conservation outcomes for both species provided that invasive predators are removed and continued investment is made in post-release monitoring.

Original language	English
Qualification	Doctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution	The University of Western Australia
Supervisors/Advisors	Mitchell, Nicki, Supervisor Woinarski, John C. Z., Supervisor, External person Valentine, Leonie, Supervisor Cogger, Harold, Supervisor, External person
Thesis sponsors	Australian Government Research Training Program
Award date	2 Dec 2021
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.26182/c7kd-4x45
Publication status	Unpublished - 2021

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