Nick Mooney Explained

Nick Mooney (born 23 December 1953) 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] In 2006 Mooney received a Local Hero award as Australian of the Year^[8]

Notes and References

1. Web site: A Devil of a Time in Tasmania. 17 March 2008. 23 January 2005. John Flinn. The San Francisco Chronicle.
2. Web site: In Tasmania, the Devil Now Faces Its Own Hell. 17 March 2008. 31 May 2005. Sandra Blakeslee. Sandra Blakeslee. The New York Times.
3. Web site: Devils Own Disease. 17 March 2008. ABC TV Science. 19 October 2006. Catalyst.
4. Web site: Decils Provide New Business for Tassie Farmer. 17 March 2008. ABC TV. 29 June 2003. Pip Courtney. Pip Courtney. Landline.
5. Web site: Extinct or Elusive? Hunting the Tasmanian Tiger. https://web.archive.org/web/20050727233535/http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2005/07/0725_050725_tasmantiger.html. dead. 27 July 2005. 17 March 2008. National Geographic. 25 July 2005. Stephanie Peatling. National Geographic News.
6. Web site: Desperately Hoping to Catch as Tasmanian Tiger by the Tail. 17 March 2008. 23 January 2005. John Flinn. The San Francisco Chronicle.
7. Web site: Tas Govt Announces $56m Fox Eradication Program. 17 March 2008. ABC. 14 November 2006. Tim Jeanes. The World Today.
8. Web site: Australian of the Year Awards – Nick Mooney. 7 May 2011. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120227123716/http://www.australianoftheyear.org.au/pages/page188.asp. 27 February 2012. dmy-all.