Critically Endangered Smoky Mouse Reintroduced to Predator-Free Sanctuary1

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In a significant conservation win, the critically endangered smoky mouse has been reintroduced to South East Forest National Park where it hasn't been seen since the 1990s.

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Nearly 50 smoky mice were released into the Nungatta Feral Predator-Free Area, with plans to release up to 120 more annually.

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The native rodent, about three times larger than common house mice, faces threats from feral predators, habitat loss, and an introduced root rot fungus.

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The smoky mouse is just the first of nine extinct species planned for reintroduction to the 2000-hectare predator-free sanctuary over the coming years.

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Future reintroductions will include the long-footed potoroo, eastern bettong, eastern quoll, and New Holland mouse as part of this major ecosystem restoration project.

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A captive breeding program for the smoky mouse began in 2016, helping to preserve a species now found only in limited areas of NSW and Victoria.

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The Nungatta sanctuary is part of a larger conservation initiative that will eventually create almost 65,000 hectares of national park free from feral cats and foxes.

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