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Research interests
I am a conservation biologist currently undertaking research focussed on improving our understanding of the impacts of threats (particularly fire, fragmentation and feral animals) on the declining mammals of Australia’s tropical savannas. I have experience coordinating applied conservation and land management programs working for state government departments and a small conservation charity. I am also particularly interested in safe haven management and fauna translocations/reintroductions.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 2 Finished
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Abundance of the Brush-tailed Rabbit-Rat at Shark Bay, Melville Island
Neave, G. (Student Investigator) & Murphy, B. (Supervisor)
11/05/21 → 31/12/21
Project: Research
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Thriving, surviving and recolonising: population dynamics of declining savanna mammals following fire
Neave, G. (Student Investigator), Murphy, B. (Supervisor) & Davies, H. (Supervisor)
1/05/22 → 30/06/23
Project: Research
Research output
- 8 Article
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The Contrasting Role of Fire in Shaping Landscape Genetic Patterns of Small Mammals Across Two Islands
Carey, A. R., Cremona, T., Neave, G., Davies, H. F., Murphy, B. P., Cary, G. J., Rangers, T. & Banks, S. C., Apr 2026, In: Ecology and Evolution. 16, 4, p. 1-16 16 p., e73320.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exotic Megaherbivores as Ecosystem Engineers in Australian Savannas: Do They Facilitate Predator Movement?
Neave, G., Murphy, B. P., Tiwi, R. & Davies, H. F., Jul 2025, In: Ecology and Evolution. 15, 7, p. 1-10 10 p., e71622.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Responses of small mammals to prescribed low-intensity fire: Genetic insights from a northern Australian fire experiment
Carey, A. R., Neave, G., Cremona, T., Davies, H. F., Murphy, B. P., Cary, G. J., Rangers, T., Barton, T. & Banks, S. C., Aug 2025, In: Biological Conservation. 308, p. 1-10 10 p., 111261.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A new device to reduce mammal predation on reptiles in pitfall traps
Stiglingh, A. D., Moseby, K. E., Neave, G., Beerkens, N. & Tuft, K., 26 Jul 2024, In: Wildlife Research. 51, 8, p. 1-11 11 p., WR24061.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The intact and the imperilled: contrasting mammal population trajectories between two large adjacent islands
Neave, G., Murphy, B. P., Rangers, T., Andersen, A. N. & Davies, H. F., 8 Aug 2024, In: Wildlife Research. 51, 8, p. 1-15 15 p., WR24039.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Controlling feral ruminants to reduce greenhouse gas emissions: a case study of buffalo in northern Australia
Davies, H. F., Murphy, B. P., Duvert, C. & Neave, G., 5 Jan 2023, In: Wildlife Research. 50, 11, p. 899-910 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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How culling Australia’s feral water buffalo could help tackle climate change
Davies, H., Murphy, B., Duvert, C. & Neave, G. B., 31 Jan 2023, The Conversation.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
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Press/Media
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New Data from Charles Darwin University Illuminate Findings in Ecology, Environment and Conservation [Population Genomics and Conservation Management of the Threatened Black-footed Tree-rat (Mesembriomys Gouldii) In Northern Australia]
Murphy, B., Penton, C. E., Banks, S. & Neave, G.
13/04/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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MIL-Evening Report: How culling Australia’s feral water buffalo could help tackle climate change
Duvert, C., Murphy, B. & Neave, G.
30/01/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Tiwi Islands rangers carry out cat cull in quote to secure native types
3/07/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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How culling Australia's feral water buffalo could help tackle climate change
31/01/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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On the Tiwi Islands, rangers are using AI and urine to cull feral cats
3/07/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Tiwi Islands rangers conduct cat cull in bid to protect native species
3/07/23
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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On the Tiwi Islands, rangers are utilizing AI and urine to choose feral cats
4/07/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
Thesis
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Island insights: understanding interacting threats to native mammals in tropical northern Australia
Neave, G. (Author), Murphy, B. (Supervisor) & Davies, H. (Supervisor), Oct 2025Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - CDU
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