Release of 120 brush-tailed bettongs at two sites on the Yorke Peninsula
About the Project
WWF-Australia's Regenerate Australia program and partners are seeing the successful re-introduction of the once-extinct Brush-tailed Bettong to the South Australian mainland.
The Issue
For over a century, the brush-tailed bettongs have been absent from the South Australian mainland due to habitat loss and predation by introduced species like feral cats and foxes. This absence has disrupted the natural balance of ecosystems, leading to biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation.
The Solution
The Brush-Tailed Bettong Reintroduction Project, led by WWF-Australia's Regenerate Australia initiative and supported by various partners, aims to reintroduce the species to its native habitat. Through strategic release programs and habitat restoration efforts, the project seeks to address the key factors that led to the bettong's extinction on the mainland.
Tas Walking Co Foundation is a supporter of WWF-Australia's Regenerate Australia program.
The Impact
- The successful reintroduction of brush-tailed bettongs contributes to the preservation of Australia's unique biodiversity, restoring a vital component of the ecosystem.
- By reintroducing bettongs and addressing the underlying issues of habitat loss and predation, the project helps restore ecological balance and functionality to degraded landscapes.
- Through monitoring and adaptive management strategies, the project aims to ensure the long-term viability of reintroduced populations, paving the way for sustained biodiversity conservation efforts.
Find out More
To find out more visit go to: WWF-Australia's brush-tailed bettong project.
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