"In some places, too many old trees are still
being cut down for use as timber. This is a
problem because the Leadbeater’s Possum requires
150-year-old trees to build their nests. The
good news it that a management plan is now in
place to conserve some older trees."
Tasmanian Devil
Sadly, the Tasmanian Devil is subject to a
deadly Facial Tumor Disease. It has
already killed 60% of all Tasmanian Devils
and it is still spreading. The good news is
that people are now taking steps to save
this species by placing some non- infected
animals into protective quarantine.
Eastern Barred Bandicoot
The Eastern Barred Bandicoot has suffered population
declines because the European Rabbit has eaten many
of the plants that they use for nesting. Luckily,
much of the Bandicoot population has recovered due
to captive breeding and reintroduction to
protected habitat.
