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  1. AU="Christopher B. Daniels"
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  6. AU="Nalla, Shahed"
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  1. Artikel ; Online: Individuality and stability of the koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) faecal microbiota through time

    Raphael Eisenhofer / Kylie L. Brice / Michaela DJ Blyton / Scott E. Bevins / Kellie Leigh / Brajesh K. Singh / Kristofer M. Helgen / Ian Hough / Christopher B. Daniels / Natasha Speight / Ben D. Moore

    PeerJ, Vol 11, p e

    2023  Band 14598

    Abstract: Gut microbiota studies often rely on a single sample taken per individual, representing a snapshot in time. However, we know that gut microbiota composition in many animals exhibits intra-individual variation over the course of days to months. Such ... ...

    Abstract Gut microbiota studies often rely on a single sample taken per individual, representing a snapshot in time. However, we know that gut microbiota composition in many animals exhibits intra-individual variation over the course of days to months. Such temporal variations can be a confounding factor in studies seeking to compare the gut microbiota of different wild populations, or to assess the impact of medical/veterinary interventions. To date, little is known about the variability of the koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) gut microbiota through time. Here, we characterise the gut microbiota from faecal samples collected at eight timepoints over a month for a captive population of South Australian koalas (n individuals = 7), and monthly over 7 months for a wild population of New South Wales koalas (n individuals = 5). Using 16S rRNA gene sequencing, we found that microbial diversity was stable over the course of days to months. Each koala had a distinct faecal microbiota composition which in the captive koalas was stable across days. The wild koalas showed more variation across months, although each individual still maintained a distinct microbial composition. Per koala, an average of 57 (±16) amplicon sequence variants (ASVs) were detected across all time points; these ASVs accounted for an average of 97% (±1.9%) of the faecal microbial community per koala. The koala faecal microbiota exhibits stability over the course of days to months. Such knowledge will be useful for future studies comparing koala populations and developing microbiota interventions for this regionally endangered marsupial.
    Schlagwörter Time series ; Longitudinal ; 16S rRNA ; Marsupial ; Eucalyptus ; Core microbiota ; Medicine ; R ; Biology (General) ; QH301-705.5
    Thema/Rubrik (Code) 333
    Sprache Englisch
    Erscheinungsdatum 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Verlag PeerJ Inc.
    Dokumenttyp Artikel ; Online
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  2. Artikel ; Online: Quantifying Ecological Literacy in an Adult Western Community

    Sheryn D Pitman / Christopher B Daniels

    PLoS ONE, Vol 11, Iss 3, p e

    The Development and Application of a New Assessment Tool and Community Standard.

    2016  Band 0150648

    Abstract: Knowledge and understanding about how the Earth functions and supports life create the foundation for ecological literacy. Industrialisation, urbanisation and population growth have resulted in changed relationships between many human communities and the ...

    Abstract Knowledge and understanding about how the Earth functions and supports life create the foundation for ecological literacy. Industrialisation, urbanisation and population growth have resulted in changed relationships between many human communities and the natural world. A potential consequence is a compromised capability to make well-informed decisions about how to live sustainably. To gain a measure of ecological literacy within the South Australian community, we collaborated with senior scientists and educators to develop and apply an instrument with the capacity to determine indicative levels of ecological knowledge and understanding. A formal, variable credit, multiple-choice assessment instrument was distributed online to groups and individuals within diverse community sectors and industries. Quantitative analyses of scores indicated that levels of ecological knowledge and understanding within a self-selected sample of over one thousand individuals ranged from very low to extremely high, with the majority of respondents achieving moderate to high scores. This instrument has a demonstrated capacity to determine indicative levels of ecological literacy within and between individuals and groups. It is able to capture mastery of ecological knowledge and understanding achieved through both formal and informal pathways. Using the results, we have been able to establish a range of standards and an aspirational target score for the South Australian community. The value of this work is in its potential to deliver insights into relationships between humans and the rest of the natural world, and into characteristics of eco-literate individuals and communities, that might not otherwise emerge.
    Schlagwörter Medicine ; R ; Science ; Q
    Sprache Englisch
    Erscheinungsdatum 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Verlag Public Library of Science (PLoS)
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  3. Artikel: Ecological literacy and psychographics: lifestyle contributors to ecological knowledge and understanding

    Pitman, Sheryn D / Christopher B. Daniels / Paul C. Sutton

    international journal of sustainable development and world ecology. 2018 Feb. 17, v. 25, no. 2

    2018  

    Abstract: Knowledge and understanding about how the ecological systems of the Earth support life form the foundation for ecological literacy, which, in turn, is of critical importance for sustainability. There is widespread concern that levels of ecological ... ...

    Abstract Knowledge and understanding about how the ecological systems of the Earth support life form the foundation for ecological literacy, which, in turn, is of critical importance for sustainability. There is widespread concern that levels of ecological literacy within many contemporary human societies are too low to enable effective decision-making about how to live sustainably. This paper presents and discusses the findings of an ecological literacy assessment of South Australian adults. The assessment tested for knowledge and understanding of ecological systems and interconnections with human society. Analyses revealed significant relationships between assessment scores and a range of value-based and behavioural characteristics. Such characteristics included the value placed on nature, time spent outdoors and in nature, involvement in nature-based activities, and perceived sources of ecological knowledge and understanding. Higher average scores were correlated with higher values accorded to involvement in outdoor activities, importance of the outdoors to enjoyment of life, importance of nature in the household, volunteer environmental activity and growing food. Higher scores were also correlated with higher education, research activities, outdoor lifestyles, place-based experiences, volunteer activities, mentors and colleagues, and books and magazines. Lower scores were achieved by those who considered media, natural disasters and environmental marketing to be major contributors to their ecological knowledge. These findings contribute to a broader study of the relationships between ecological literacy and a range of both socio-demographic and psychographic characteristics. They invite serious consideration from any society that values the participation of an informed population with the capacity to make sustainable environmental decisions.
    Schlagwörter adults ; decision making ; disasters ; environmental knowledge ; higher education ; humans ; lifestyle ; society
    Sprache Englisch
    Erscheinungsverlauf 2018-0217
    Umfang p. 117-130.
    Erscheinungsort Taylor & Francis
    Dokumenttyp Artikel
    ISSN 1745-2627
    DOI 10.1080/13504509.2017.1333047
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  4. Artikel: Ecological literacy and socio-demographics: who are the most eco-literate in our community, and why?

    Pitman, Sheryn D / Christopher B. Daniels / Paul C. Sutton

    international journal of sustainable development and world ecology. 2018 Jan. 2, v. 25, no. 1

    2018  

    Abstract: Ecological literacy is founded upon knowledge and understanding about how the ecological systems of the Earth function and support life. A widespread concern that levels of ecological literacy within many contemporary human communities are inadequate to ... ...

    Abstract Ecological literacy is founded upon knowledge and understanding about how the ecological systems of the Earth function and support life. A widespread concern that levels of ecological literacy within many contemporary human communities are inadequate to enable effective decision-making about sustainable ways of living led to a rigorous and carefully designed assessment of over 1000 South Australian adults from diverse sectors including industry, government, nongovernment, business and community organisations. This assessment tested for local and global knowledge, including an understanding of the interconnection of natural systems with human society. Quantitative analyses revealed significant relationships between scores and a range of socio-demographic characteristics. Scores varied significantly with gender, age, education, employment, place of growing up and time spent in South Australia (SA). Highest average scores were found in males, middle-age groups, the most highly educated, those with science-related educational backgrounds, those working in environment-related fields, those who grew up in small town environments rather than in large towns or cities and in those who had spent more than 10 years in SA. These findings contribute to a broader study of factors associated with ecologically literate individuals and groups within the western and industrialised adult community of SA. They form a valuable foundation on which to build efforts to further understand and develop ecological literacy within our citizenry and governing bodies.
    Schlagwörter adults ; business enterprises ; cities ; decision making ; education ; employment ; environmental knowledge ; human communities ; humans ; industry ; males ; quantitative analysis ; sociodemographic characteristics ; towns ; South Australia
    Sprache Englisch
    Erscheinungsverlauf 2018-0102
    Umfang p. 9-22.
    Erscheinungsort Taylor & Francis
    Dokumenttyp Artikel
    ISSN 1745-2627
    DOI 10.1080/13504509.2016.1263689
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  5. Artikel: Characteristics associated with high and low levels of ecological literacy in a western society

    Pitman, Sheryn D / Christopher B. Daniels / Paul C. Sutton

    international journal of sustainable development and world ecology. 2018 Apr. 3, v. 25, no. 3

    2018  

    Abstract: The integrity of the relationship between humanity and nature is fundamental to the health and survival of our species. Humans have always required knowledge and understanding of the planet’s life-supporting systems. Such knowledge and understanding form ...

    Abstract The integrity of the relationship between humanity and nature is fundamental to the health and survival of our species. Humans have always required knowledge and understanding of the planet’s life-supporting systems. Such knowledge and understanding form the basis of ecological literacy which, we suggest, is fundamental to the sustainability of human settlements. An assessment of South Australian adults showed positive correlations between ecological literacy and a number of socio-demographic and psychographic factors. An analysis of the most and least eco-literate individuals within a sample of over 1000 adults revealed significant distinguishing characteristics. Our findings indicate that high ecological literacy is strongly correlated with gender, age, education (and in particular, science-based education), employment status, engagement with nature both as children and adults, growing food, outdoor experiences and lifestyles, growing up in small communities and relational learning. In contrast, low ecological literacy is associated with a different set of socio-demographic and psychographic characteristics such as lower levels of education, growing up in large urban communities, and spending little time outdoors or in natural settings. In addition, perceptions about the major contributors to ecological knowledge and understanding were markedly different within the two groups. These patterns of difference between those with high and low ecological literacy among South Australian adults invite serious consideration for a society that aspires to cultivate an informed citizenry with capacity for making effective environmental decisions.
    Schlagwörter adults ; children ; education ; employment ; environmental knowledge ; gender ; human settlements ; humans ; learning ; lifestyle ; society ; urban population
    Sprache Englisch
    Erscheinungsverlauf 2018-0403
    Umfang p. 227-237.
    Erscheinungsort Taylor & Francis
    Dokumenttyp Artikel
    ISSN 1745-2627
    DOI 10.1080/13504509.2017.1384412
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  6. Artikel: Citizen science for policy development: The case of koala management in South Australia

    Hollow, Bianca / Christopher B. Daniels / Michele Walter / Philip E.J. Roetman

    Environmental Science and Policy. 2015 Mar., v. 47

    2015  

    Abstract: Citizen science involves the engagement of non-scientists in scientific research. Citizen science projects have been reported to be useful in policy development but there is little detail of how projects have contributed. The citizen science project, the ...

    Abstract Citizen science involves the engagement of non-scientists in scientific research. Citizen science projects have been reported to be useful in policy development but there is little detail of how projects have contributed. The citizen science project, the Great Koala Count (GKC) collected ecological data about koalas and social data that have been used in the initial stages of the development of a South Australian Government koala management and conservation policy. After the GKC, we conducted an online survey of people who participated in the project and a control group. The survey focussed on opinions towards possible management options for koalas in South Australia. GKC participants were also asked about project-related changes in knowledge and opinions. We received 970 valid surveys and found some differences in opinions between GKC participants and the control group. Therefore, the GKC did not provide a representative sample of the entire South Australian population. However, we contend that the data from the citizen scientists are still valuable for policy development as it has been provided by people who are highly engaged in the topic (koala management in this case). It can be difficult to engage the public in the policy development process, and the citizen science project enabled the collection of a wide range of opinions, helping to discover and define relevant issues. Additionally, many people learnt about koalas and koala-related management issues, and some changed their opinions regarding koala management, also useful outcomes from the project in the policy development context. Our findings suggest that citizen science is useful for policy makers because projects provide the opportunity for dialogue with the people most interested in the topic of the project.
    Schlagwörter attitudes and opinions ; issues and policy ; people ; surveys ; South Australia
    Sprache Englisch
    Erscheinungsverlauf 2015-03
    Umfang p. 126-136.
    Erscheinungsort Elsevier Ltd
    Dokumenttyp Artikel
    ZDB-ID 1454687-5
    ISSN 1462-9011
    ISSN 1462-9011
    DOI 10.1016/j.envsci.2014.10.007
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  7. Artikel: Changes in species assemblages within the adelaide metropolitan area, australia, 1836–2002

    Tait, Catherine J / Christopher B. Daniels / Robert S. Hill

    Ecological applications. 2005 Feb., v. 15, no. 1

    2005  

    Abstract: Currently, slightly less than half the world's population lives in dense urban areas, principally cities. In Australia, nearly 85% of people live in towns with 1000 or more residents. Although individual species of urban flora and fauna have often been ... ...

    Abstract Currently, slightly less than half the world's population lives in dense urban areas, principally cities. In Australia, nearly 85% of people live in towns with 1000 or more residents. Although individual species of urban flora and fauna have often been well studied, little is known of the long‐term temporal patterns associated with changes in both the abiotic and biotic environments as urban systems expand. Using historical and current information, the changes in species richness (defined as the native and introduced vertebrates and vascular plants) in Adelaide, South Australia, are described from its founding in 1836 until 2002. Adelaide is an isolated city of over a million inhabitants, bordered by a range of hills and the South Australian coastline. With a Mediterranean climate, a culture that places high importance on private residential gardens, and the presence of extensive public parklands, the metropolitan area has a significant diversity of both native and introduced flora and fauna. Using only the presence or absence of a species, the changes to plant and vertebrate species richness were quantified by analyzing the observed patterns of change at a functional group level. Powerful correlative evidence is provided to explain the development and establishment of patterns in urban ecology. There has been a dramatic change in species composition, with an increase in total species numbers of ∼30%. At least 132 native species of plants and animals have become locally extinct, and a minimum of 648 introduced species have arrived (mostly plants). The plants increased in species richness by 46%. Fifty percent of the native mammal species were lost, and overall, the birds declined by one species, representing 21 extinctions and 20 successful introductions. Amphibians and reptiles showed no net change. The herbaceous perennial and annual plant species richness showed a substantial increase. This temporal approach to urban ecology demonstrates new ways to identify individual species or groups at risk of extinction and provides some long‐term management goals for large urban areas.
    Schlagwörter plants ; animals ; species diversity ; longitudinal studies ; temporal variation ; urban areas ; urban development ; urbanization ; biodiversity ; botanical composition ; introduced species ; extinction ; South Australia
    Sprache Englisch
    Erscheinungsverlauf 2005-02
    Umfang p. 346-359.
    Erscheinungsort Ecological Society of America
    Dokumenttyp Artikel
    Anmerkung JOURNAL ARTICLE
    ZDB-ID 1074505-1
    ISSN 1939-5582 ; 1051-0761
    ISSN (online) 1939-5582
    ISSN 1051-0761
    DOI 10.1890/04-0920
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