Ecologists say discovery of scaly-tailed possum at Bullo River Station is a sign of positive benefit of private land conservation
A rare scaly-tailed possum has been caught in thefor the first time in what scientists say is a sign that private land conservation is having a positive effect.
Mulder said the find would enable scientists to closely study the species to learn more about its conservation needs. “There is certain information that we can only get from a live animal,” she said. “That information is critical to informing our conservation and land management programs.”Senior wildlife ecologist Eridani Mulder releases the possum.Based on camera records she estimated there were at least six other scaly-tailed possums on the station and she hoped more would be found when they return for further trapping surveys.
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