Observed arrival · 2026-09-26
Niraj Meisuria’s Carrion Fieldwork
Ecologist Niraj Meisuria documents research into scavenging, wildlife disease and biosecurity in Australia.
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- Researchers in scavenging ecology and wildlife disease
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- One study tracked scavengers at 40 kangaroo carcasses in the Wolgan Valley and compared their body-part preferences.
Field notes
The page describes a field protocol that sets kangaroo carcasses across contrasting landscapes and uses motion-triggered cameras to record visits, feeding duration, targeted body parts and interactions. A featured 2026 study reports observations from 40 carcasses in the Wolgan Valley; a 2024 paper covers 120 carcasses across desert, forest and alpine settings. Meisuria’s profile also notes undergraduate teaching, Honours co-supervision and chairing a national One Health and wildlife disease network.
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