Ecological dynamics of parasite infections in reptiles

澳大利亚的生态系统受到新的疾病和寄生虫流行的威胁，其中一些是本地的，另一些是来自海外的。例子包括塔斯马尼亚魔鬼的面部肿瘤和威胁许多当地青蛙物种的真菌。为了有效地管理这些流行病，我们必须了解它们是如何通过动物种群传播的。通过更好地了解野生动物疾病是如何传播的，我们可以更有效地控制这些疾病，从而保护野生动物物种、动物种群，并最终保护澳大利亚的生态。该项目将有助于保护我们的动物免受侵袭性疾病的侵袭，并为维持该国的生物多样性做出贡献。

Australian ecosystems are threatened by new epidemics of diseases and parasites, some local, others from overseas. Examples include the facial tumours of Tasmanian devils and the fungus that threatens many native frog species. To manage these epidemics effectively, we must understand how they spread through animal populations. With better knowledge of how diseases of wildlife spread, we can develop more effective control of those diseases thereby protecting wildlife species, animal populations and, ultimately, Australian ecology. This project will help to protect our fauna from invasive diseases and contribute to sustaining the biodiversity of the country.