Nick Mooney

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Nick Mooney (born 23 December 1950) is an Australian conservationist, biologist, writer, wildlife expert, and ecological educator[1] best known for his work with the Tasmanian devil. [2] In addition to efforts to learn about the diseases facing and threatening the Devil population,[3] Mooney educates area farmers about the benefits they provide.[4]

In addition to his work with the Tasmanian Devil he is also involved with government efforts related to the search for the elusive, and some believe extinct,[5] Tasmanian tiger, and [6] efforts to prevent foxes from destroying Tasmania's ecosystem.[7]


[edit] References

  1. ^ John Flinn (2005-01-23). A Devil of a Time in Tasmania. The San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved on 2008-03-17.
  2. ^ Sandra Blakeslee (2005-05-31). In Tasmania, the Devil Now Faces Its Own Hell. The New York Times. Retrieved on 2008-03-17.
  3. ^ Devils Own Disease. Catalyst. ABC TV Science (2006-10-19). Retrieved on 2008-03-17.
  4. ^ Pip Courtney (2003-06-29). Decils Provide New Business for Tassie Farmer. Landline. ABC TV. Retrieved on 2008-03-17.
  5. ^ Stephanie Peatling (2005-07-25). Extinct or Elusive? Hunting the Tasmanian Tiger. National Geographic News. National Geographic. Retrieved on 2008-03-17.
  6. ^ John Flinn (2005-01-23). Desperately Hoping to Catch as Tasmanian Tiger by the Tail. The San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved on 2008-03-17.
  7. ^ Tim Jeanes (2006-11-14). Tas Govt Announces $56m Fox Eradication Program. The World Today. ABC. Retrieved on 2008-03-17.
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