/newsroom/ en /newsroom/news/list/2023/07/19/speedy-new-species-of-snake-uncovered-in-australia A new species of snake has been identified for the first time by a team of researchers from the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide, the South ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn Museum and the Western ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn Museum. July 19 2023 Jessica Stanley /newsroom/news/list/2023/07/19/speedy-new-species-of-snake-uncovered-in-australia /newsroom/news/list/2023/06/13/illegal-macaque-trade-could-spark-the-next-pandemic The illegal trading of macaques for research purposes could be increasing the chance of further pandemics, according to a new study by the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide. June 12 2023 Jessica Stanley /newsroom/news/list/2023/06/13/illegal-macaque-trade-could-spark-the-next-pandemic /newsroom/news/list/2023/04/11/why-dont-larger-dogs-live-as-long-as-smaller-breeds Scientists have for the first time explained why larger dogs have shorter lifespans than smaller dogs - selective breeding for size has made large breeds more susceptible to cancer. April 11 2023 Jessica Stanley /newsroom/news/list/2023/04/11/why-dont-larger-dogs-live-as-long-as-smaller-breeds /newsroom/news/list/2023/02/08/drone-ai-counts-waterbirds-in-the-murray-darling Innovative drone technology and artificial intelligence (AI) software is providing more accurate monitoring of waterbirds across the Murray–Darling Basin – and could be used to monitor other wildlife in the future. February 09 2023 Eleanor Danenberg /newsroom/news/list/2023/02/08/drone-ai-counts-waterbirds-in-the-murray-darling /newsroom/news/list/2023/02/03/playtime-is-purr-fect-for-your-cats-welfare Play is often considered an indicator and promotor of animal welfare. Playing with your cat may also nurture closer cat-human bonds. In a new study, scientists have investigated these links by applying in-depth empirical methods to analyse data gathered from around the world. February 03 2023 Eleanor Danenberg /newsroom/news/list/2023/02/03/playtime-is-purr-fect-for-your-cats-welfare /newsroom/news/list/2023/01/16/island-tiger-snakes-skulls-adapt-to-eat-large-sea-bird-chicks A study by researchers from the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide and other institutions has found that in a population of island tiger snakes the bones in their jaws increase in length after feeding on large prey, while their mainland counterparts show no change. January 16 2023 Eleanor Danenberg /newsroom/news/list/2023/01/16/island-tiger-snakes-skulls-adapt-to-eat-large-sea-bird-chicks /newsroom/news/list/2022/12/14/researchers-find-the-snake-clitoris An international team of researchers, led by the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide has provided the first anatomical description of the female snake clitoris, in a first-of-its-kind study. December 14 2022 Eleanor Danenberg /newsroom/news/list/2022/12/14/researchers-find-the-snake-clitoris /newsroom/news/list/2022/12/02/livestock-app-takes-top-student-entrepreneurship-award A smartphone app that allows farmers to better select livestock at auctions has won the top prize in the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide’s ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn eChallenge. December 02 2022 Crispin Savage /newsroom/news/list/2022/12/02/livestock-app-takes-top-student-entrepreneurship-award /newsroom/news/list/2022/11/14/public-calls-for-more-proactive-pet-laws Public opinion is shifting to wanting a more proactive approach to animal welfare rather than a reactive approach to animal cruelty. November 14 2022 Crispin Savage /newsroom/news/list/2022/11/14/public-calls-for-more-proactive-pet-laws /newsroom/news/list/2022/09/05/stage-legend-directs-student-blondes Fifteen years after Legally Blonde the Musical took Broadway by storm, the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide’s Music Theatre class of 2022 will take on the smash hit, under the guidance of a stage legend. September 05 2022 Eleanor Danenberg /newsroom/news/list/2022/09/05/stage-legend-directs-student-blondes