/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 University of Adelaide, the South Australian Museum and the Western Australian 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 University 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 University 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 University 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 University of Adelaide’s Australian 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 University 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