25-Km Fence Rebounds 90% Drop for Brush-Tailed Bettongs

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Australian brush-tailed bettongs throw their babies from pouches when predators chase them - an essential survival strategy.

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From ruling 60% of mainland Australia, these kangaroo-like creatures now live in just 1% of their former territory.

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Feral cats and foxes brought by European settlers, along with habitat destruction, pushed bettong numbers down 90% between 1999-2010.

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A massive 25-kilometer fence now guards these rare marsupials at South Australia's Yorke Peninsula.

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Local Narungga people named the sanctuary 'Marna Banggara', bringing their ancient connection to modern conservation.

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Almost 200 bettongs from different groups were moved between 2021-2023 to boost genetic strength in their new protected home.

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A single bettong turns over two to six tons of soil yearly while hunting fungi, naturally preparing ground for other species.

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Latest surveys found 40% were new descendants, with 22 of 26 females carrying pouch young.

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The project's success opens doors for locally extinct species like bandicoots, phascogales and quolls to return home.

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