/environment/ en /environment/news/list/2025/08/14/feral-rabbits-evolve-in-unexpected-ways What happens when domesticated rabbits go feral? They don't just revert to their wild form, they evolve new, unpredictable traits. A new study led by Environment Institute member Associate Professor Emma Sherratt reveals that feral rabbits develop distinct anatomical changes not seen in either wild or domestic populations. This groundbreaking work deepens our understanding of how invasive species adapt to novel environments and evolve over time. July 30 2025 Marilia Jean Belperio /environment/news/list/2025/08/14/feral-rabbits-evolve-in-unexpected-ways /environment/news/list/2025/04/15/rising-temperatures-linked-to-growing-mental-health-burden-in-australia Environment Institute member Professor Peng Bi has led a landmark study that links rising temperatures to an increasing burden of mental and behavioural disorders in Australia, including depression and anxiety. The data highlights the urgent need for climate adaption, as it projected up to a 50% increased in mental health impacts by 2050 if no action is taken. The peer-reviewed study was published in Nature Climate Change and featured in ABC Online. April 16 2025 Marilia Jean Belperio /environment/news/list/2025/04/15/rising-temperatures-linked-to-growing-mental-health-burden-in-australia