Australia is the world's extinction hotspot — but one animal offers a glimmer of hope

Australia is considered the world's extinction hotspot, losing unique species at an alarming rate — accounting for a disproportionately large share of global mammal extinctions since European colonisation. The country is home to some of the most unique wildlife on Earth, but many are disappearing rapidly. One native animal is emerging as a symbol of possible population recovery, offering scientists hope for more effective conservation.

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