There is renewed optimism for a native Australian species that was once close to disappearing entirely. Conservation researchers are celebrating a major milestone after evidence showed that their long-term efforts to protect and restore the animal have begun to pay off. At the heart of this success is the discovery of newborn western quolls at the Mt Gibson Wildlife Sanctuary, a protected area managed to support threatened wildlife. For scientists and conservationists, the sight of these tiny, spiky infants represents far more than an adorable moment—it signals real progress in reversing decades of population decline.Continue reading…
