‘Native Cat’ Thought To Have Vanished Seen for the First Time in 80 Years
Summary
A northern quoll, a rare marsupial sometimes called the "North Australian native cat," was seen in Queensland, Australia, for the first time in about 80 years. It was captured on a motion-sensor camera at the Piccaninny Plains Wildlife Sanctuary. The finding raises hopes for the species' revival and offers new research opportunities.Key Facts
- The northern quoll is also known as the "North Australian native cat."
- The quoll was spotted at Piccaninny Plains Wildlife Sanctuary in Queensland, Australia.
- This is the first sighting in almost a century at this location.
- The Australian Wildlife Conservancy and the Tony & Lisette Lewis Foundation own the sanctuary.
- Northern quoll numbers have decreased due to threats like cane toads and habitat loss.
- The last nearby sighting was in 2017.
- A camera on a rocky outcrop captured the recent sighting.
- This discovery guides future research to help protect the species.
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