Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP170100351]
Researchers:
Phillip Byrne
(Chief Investigator)
,
Prof John Endler
(Chief Investigator)
,
Sharon Robinson
(Chief Investigator)
,
Dr David Hunter
(Partner Investigator)
,
Dr Michael Magrath
(Partner Investigator)
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Brief description Nutritional requirements of the critically endangered corroboree frog. This project aims to test the effect of dietary carotenoids on an extensive range of fitness-determining traits in the endangered southern corroboree frog. Unprecedented rates of species extinction have been reported for all vertebrates, with amphibians most severely affected. Captive breeding programs play a key role in amphibian conservation, yet there is a lack of knowledge regarding the nutritional requirements of threatened species. Manipulating captive nutrition is a cost-effective action that will permit recovery teams to more efficiently implement conservation actions. The findings will be of major benefit to amphibian conservation globally.
Funding Amount $334,000
Funding Scheme Linkage Projects
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP170100351
- ARC : LP170100351