A spotted-tailed quoll has been found in a shed in the NSW Central West 'doing it a little bit tough'. It is hoped it is a sign the population is stabilising in the region.
A combination of loss of habitat, competition with introduced pests like cats, and deliberate trapping in response to chicken predation has resulted in the decline.
"I actually sent him a picture and said 'You can ring me back'. It didn't take him very long to ring back." Tiger quolls have a lifespan of up to seven years in the wild, making it crucial for the population's survival that they breed every year."Everyone that can be out there is important to the population," he said.Vital part of the ecosystem
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