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Is it too late to save our iconic black cockatoos, or is there still time to act and protect these majestic birds?聽

With their distinctive call and striking feathers, black cockatoos are beloved by many Australians. But some species of black cockatoo will be extinct by 2050 due to major habitat loss.

In this episode, Sarah is joined by wildlife biologist Associate Professor Bill Bateman and filmmaker Jane Hammond to discuss the decline in WA鈥檚 three species of black cockatoo, and what needs to be done to halt their spiral towards extinction.聽

• Meet WA鈥檚 black cockatoos [04:28]
• Land clearing the death knell of cockatoos [06:03]
• EPA鈥檚 review too little too late [08:04]
• Adaptability a necessity for survival [08:37]
• Doco evokes action [10:23]
• 鈥淏ut I see cockatoos all the time鈥� [15:55]
• What we can do differently [19:18]
• Policy and legislation must change [28:35]
• Cultural significance of black cockatoos [29:26]
• Contributing to conservation [30:13]

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Associate Professor Bill Bateman, School of Molecular and Life Sciences, 麻豆直播

Bill Bateman is wildlife biologist who researches animal behaviour, conservation and ecophysiology. He has published over 85 papers and book chapters, with research spanning invertebrates through to large mammals.聽

Bill鈥檚 research interests include investigating mating selection, species鈥� survival tactics and the ability of birds and animals to survive in urban environments.聽

He is a regular media commentator on animal behaviour, wildlife biology, urban ecology and conservation.聽

Jane Hammond, freelance journalist and filmmaker

Jane Hammond is a Perth-based documentary filmmaker who has worked for more than 25 years as a journalist. She writes, directs and shoots documentaries on environmental issues, social affairs, science and politics.聽

Her latest documentary, Black Cockatoo Crisis, captures the plight of WA鈥檚 black cockatoo species and has so far won five international awards.聽

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Content creator: Zoe Taylor
Recordist: Jayden Mclean聽
Producer: Emilia Jolakoska

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