Researchers fear for quolls after bushfires destroy habitat and create haven for predators

Researchers fear for quolls after bushfires destroy habitat and create haven for predators

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Researchers fear for quolls after bushfires destroy habitat and create haven for predators

Source: abc.net.au

Scientists fear one of Australia’s most endangered marsupials could be at risk on the mainland after bushfires destroyed parts of their habitat and the habitat that is left has become a haven for predators.

Sea eagle released into wild after being found covered in fish oil and close to death

Sea eagle released into wild after being found covered in fish oil and close to death

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Sea eagle released into wild after being found covered in fish oil and close to death

Source: abc.net.au

This eagle was found drenched in salmon oil six months ago, but with enough TLC, he was well enough to be released into the wild today by conservationists at Raptor Refuge.

White-bellied sea eagles are a vulnerable species in Tasmania.

Hopes of saving Kangaroo Island dunnart

Hopes of saving Kangaroo Island dunnart

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Hopes of saving Kangaroo Island dunnart

Source: The Guardian.com.au

Bushfires reduced numbers from 500 to 50 but newly discovered populations are cause for optimism, conservationists say

Conservationists were ‘jumping for joy’ when they discovered a dunnart in a new location, after bushfire on Kangaroo Island destroyed 90% of the marsupials’ habitat. Photograph: Peter Hammond/Kangaroo Island Land for Wildlife