New population of critically endangered southern brush-tailed rock-wallabies established in ACT

On Friday 1st August, six critically endangered southern brush-tailed rock-wallabies took flight, literally, from Mt Rothwell Biodiversity Interpretation Centre Sanctuary to Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve in Canberra. In return, Tidbinbilla provided Odonata with two genetically bespoke wallabies for our own population.

With fewer than 100 individuals left in the wild, each one is precious. By establishing new, genetically diverse populations, we’re creating vital insurance against extinction.

This move was made possible thanks to the Southern Brush-Tailed Rock-Wallaby Recovery Team, Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, pilot Michael Smith, and Amazon's Right Now Climate Fund.

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Dr Sarah May and pilot Michael Smith with bags of wallabies (ABC News: Lily Nothling)