Night parrot study retracted after inquiry into whether sightings were staged

Questions have been raised over the credibility of the Australian Wildlife Conservancy's research about finding traces of rare bird The Australian Wildlife Conservancy has had to retract research it published about the endangered night parrot after an investigation into whether sightings of the parrot were staged.An independent panel investigated evidence that was used to support reports published by the conservation group that claimed to have found traces of the elusive bird at Kalamurina Wildlife Sanctuary in South Australia and Diamantina National Park in Queensland. Continue reading...