Rare Animal Scurries Past Hidden Camera — And Scientists Are Amazed
BELINDA HOWE/AUSTRALIAN WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY
Unfortunately, five years ago, the Murray Darling Basin experienced a severe drought, and numbat sightings became few and far between.
But, as the years went on, things got better. Wetter conditions in the last year have led to an increase in numbats. According to an Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) press release, during the most recent survey at Yookamurra in January, “scientists produced a population estimate of 42 individuals, the highest estimate since before the drought.” At Scotia, scientists estimate that there are about 287 numbats, more than double the number they recorded in 2019. Scientists have seen more and more numbats at Mallee Cliffs National Park, too.
Unfortunately, five years ago, the Murray Darling Basin experienced a severe drought, and numbat sightings became few and far between.
But, as the years went on, things got better. Wetter conditions in the last year have led to an increase in numbats. According to an Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) press release, during the most recent survey at Yookamurra in January, “scientists produced a population estimate of 42 individuals, the highest estimate since before the drought.” At Scotia, scientists estimate that there are about 287 numbats, more than double the number they recorded in 2019. Scientists have seen more and more numbats at Mallee Cliffs National Park, too.
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15 March 2024
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