The Threatened Species Bake Off aims to raise awareness about threatened Australian wildlife: but where are all the 'ugly' creatures? Read more at:
The Threatened Species Bake Off aims to build awareness about Australia’s threatened wildlife.
But while some animals - such as koalas, birds, and bilbies - are firm favourites amongst bakers, less cute or cuddly creatures appear to be losing out.The competition has been run annually by the federal government for the past six years and aims to raise awareness about Australia's threatened species.
Researchers from the University of Sydney say there is a "clear bias" toward cute and cuddly animals, who routinely receive more attention in conversations and initiatives geared toward the protection of endangered species.
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