AusFox Project

@agvocate_au @knightd73 @aus_fox Great work Lisette! Having a database of samples not only helps get funding for a project but gives researchers more time for analysis etc! Plus having samples from different time periods allows you to look at for genetic changes over time/differing climactic periods.

@knightd73 @aus_fox @AusFoxProject sorry

Feral cat caught last night will contribute to future research. Every feral I've trapped has a genetic sample taken by vet & stored by me. To build up a bank of samples. So when science wants to study genetics of Feral cats from SW Vic they've got an instant selection.

@bidgeewidgee @LLSRiverina Great work Bindi! Thanks for supporting the project.

Great interview by Will, @AusFoxProject. They’d love more fox DNA samples from central and nth Oz if you can help out. Also interesting info on the use of dogs by @SQLandscapes to detect dens and control foxes around turtle nesting sites and shorebird breading areas.

Anyone out in the Tanami doing fox control work who can help Will out? If so head to ausfoxproject.com to request a DNA collection kit.

who's doing feral predator control? #wildoz

@bidgeewidgee @HolbrookLN @sallyjanebryant @CKMonty @LLSRiverina @Murray_LLS Thanks for helping spread the message Bindi. I'd love some more samples from the Riverina/Murray region if possible. I just had a good chat to @sallyjanebryant from ABC Riverina about the project which should air later this week.

@Judy_Dunlop @Tina__Schroeder @chuditchwrangla @western_web @MelissaJensen_ @MoyleTali @Science_DBCA @MichelleLHall6 @ParkhurstBen @DPIRDWA Hi Tina and Judy, thanks for helping spread the message. I have been in contact with some of shooters from Red Card but its a good reminder to reach out again.

@Tina__Schroeder @AusFoxProject @chuditchwrangla @western_web @MelissaJensen_ @MoyleTali @Science_DBCA @MichelleLHall6 @ParkhurstBen @DPIRDWA only at the Red Card for Red Fox shoots- I assume they are in touch with those already?

FOX EARS WANTED! Can anyone help us fill the gaps in out Australia-wide sample collection of red fox ear tissues? The samples will be used to carry out population genetic research to aid pest management. If you can help head to ausfoxproject.com to request a collection kit.

@AdamStow12 @Gbutterfly19 We'd love samples from the Tanami if anyone is or known anyone out that way @BushHeritageWA @awconservancy

@Gbutterfly19 @AusFoxProject The Tanami?

@agvocate_au @Donna_Edge_ Hi Donna, for one of samples you can also double zip lock bag the sample and reach out via ausfoxproject.com to arrange shipping. For roadkill sample I know identifying sex can be difficult so a photo, location (ideally gps), and the sample is perfect!

@Donna_Edge_ @AusFoxProject A 50c piece of ear into preserving fluid vial supplied . Photo including ID male or female. Gps location found. Age if obvious. Date, time.

@Dr_Stoat Hi Andrew, we're aiming to collect samples from each of Australia's 7 bioregions to explore exactly that. Particularly arid regions and along the predicted northern barrier. We also have samples from urban areas so will also explore potential urban adaptions.

Extra keen for any samples from the northern-most part of the foxes’ range

@Gbutterfly19 Thanks for sharing the post Gill. We’d love more sample from central and northern Australia if possible as we are also looking at localized adaptation in foxes from different biomes!

@AusFoxProject That map is looking good. Anywhere you need extra samples from or to fill in gaps?

@agvocate_au The map only contains the samples that I’ve received back in the lab. But rest assured your samples will be added to the map as soon as I get them back 😀

@AusFoxProject Where's our dot? 😉

Supporting @AusFoxProject by collecting a small ear sample of a road killed fox. Important work. The research is looking at fox genetics across Australia - which may unlock future gene info that could be used to rid Australia of foxes. That'd be terrific. More on their website.

@agvocate_au @ISCAustralia @CentreInvasives @VicGovAg @TSCommissioner @tonymahar @landcarevic Thanks so much for supporting the project Lisette. Without volunteers like you the project wouldn’t be possible. If anyone else can help head to AusFoxproject.com to request a sample kit.

Understanding fox genetics and how skulks are related will provide the answers to reducing pest numbers. 🦊🐾That’s according to @MQBiology PhD student Will Ashley who is currently leading research in the area of fox genetics through @AusFoxProject hubs.li/Q0136t0N0

If you are interested in helping the project collect fox DNA please head over to ausfoxproject.com/how-can-i-help to order a collection kit.

Great to chat with @BelindaJSanders from ABC Southern Queensland about our fox research and collaboration with @SQLandscapes. abc.net.au/radio/southqld…