A Group finds unusually spiky creatures in nest – takes a closer look and jaws drop when they realize what kind of animals they are – OMG
Researchers at Mt Gibson Wildlife Sanctuary in Australia have made an exciting breakthrough in the conservation of the western quoll, a marsupial carnivore once on the brink of extinction. After years of effort to reintroduce the species, a recent discovery of newborn quolls has given new hope for their recovery.
Once widespread across Australia, the western quoll’s population dramatically declined after European settlement, and it now only survives in small pockets in the southwestern part of the country. These marsupials, about the size of a cat, play an important role in controlling smaller animals and maintaining the ecosystem.
The recent birth of baby quolls at the sanctuary signals the success of the reintroduction program. Regular monitoring shows the animals are thriving and reproducing in their new environment. One notable quoll, named Aang, has become a favorite among researchers, often appearing in camera traps and making mischief with bait canisters.
This success marks a hopeful step toward the species’ recovery, and with continued efforts, the western quoll may one day thrive across Australia again.
