Conservation genetics and ecology of the vulnerable Resenberg?s goanna in NSW and the ACT

The isolated NSW populations of Rosenberg's goanna (Varanus rosenbergi) are listed as Vulnerable on the NSW Threatened Species Conservation Act of 1995. In this multi-disciplinary PhD project, cutting-edge molecular genetic research will reveal if or by how much NSW and ACT populations differ from other populations and identify appropriate conservation management units. Extensive radio-telemetry based fieldwork will reveal habitat requirements, home range, diet, and nest-site selection. A synthesis of these independent studies will be used to devise an informed Recovery Plan. This detailed research will serve as a model for other such studies of rare and endangered wildlife.