The world's rarest marsupial, the Gilbert's potoroo, is released back into its natural habitat amid the fight to save the species.
abc.net.au/news/gilberts-potoroo-rare-marsupial-back-released-at-two-peoples-bay/101693304The world's rarest marsupial has been released back into its original habitat for the first time since a bushfire decimated the species.Six have been released back at Two Peoples Bay National Park, after a bushfire in 2015It is estimated about 100 Gilbert's potoroos remain, with the species originally thought to be extinct in the 1900s.
Six potoroos were recently released back into the area at Two Peoples Bay on the slopes of Mount Gardner by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.The four males and two females come from 'insurance populations' established on nearby Bald Island and a fenced area in Waychinicup National Park.Department research associate Tony Friend said it was a major milestone in efforts to protect the small marsupial.
Potoroo researcher Tony Friend says the release of the marsupials back into bushland near Albany was a major step for the species.Foxes and feral cats are baited in the national park but still pose a threat to the species.
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