Helping 'big personality' marsupial recover after bushfires left them homeless
Artificial habitats are aiding the recovery of the Kangaroo Island dunnart after devastating bushfires destroyed most of its habitat. The 2019-20 bushfires left the species vulnerable to predators and harsh conditions. Researchers are optimistic that these methods can be applied to other endangered species facing similar threats.
- ▪The Kangaroo Island dunnart's habitat was over 90 percent destroyed by the 2019-20 bushfires.
- ▪Artificial habitats have been created to provide shelter and breeding grounds for the dunnarts.
- ▪These human-made structures are intended to withstand bushfires and can be deployed proactively.
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New artificial homes help Kangaroo Island dunnarts recover after bushfireBy Isabella KellyABC RuralTopic:Endangered and Protected SpeciesSat 30 May 2026 at 6:00amSat 30 May 2026 at 6:00amSat 30 May 2026 at 6:00amThe Kangaroo Island dunnart is small but mighty, even drawing blood from researchers when caught. (Supplied: Kangaroo Island Landscape Board)In short:Artificial habitats are helping the Kangaroo Island dunnart recover from the 2019/20 bushfires. More than 90 per cent of its habitat was destroyed in the fires, leaving them exposed to predators.What's next?Researchers say the artificial habitats could be replicated elsewhere, to safeguard animal populations from bushfires and other threats.abc.net.au/news/kangaroo-island-dunnarts-bushfire-recovery/106722478Link copiedShareShare…
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