An Australian organization has reported a baby boom in rare species

Spotted quoll, long-nosed kangaroo and Tasmanian devil are common: they are endangered. An Australian animal welfare organization is tackling this with a breeding program – apparently with success.

Breeding success with rare animal species in Australia: As part of a breeding program by animal conservation organization Aussie Arc, a large number of young animals were born in the early Australian summer – including Tasmanian devils, spotted quolls, long-nosed kangaroos and red kangaroos. .

“The Tasmanian devil and spotted quail are both extinct on mainland Australia, so it’s pretty special to see their young roaming around here,” Aussie Arch shared. The organization does not record how many animals are born.

Five Tasmanian devils have been released into the wild

Many animals cared for by animal rights activists give birth to their young during the winter months. Aussie Arc wants to use its breeding program to save endangered local species. Until a few years ago, Tasmanian devils existed only on the island of Tasmania, from which they owe their name. However, their existence there was threatened due to a type of cancer.

Two days ago, five animals were released into the wild in a protected area in Barrington Tops National Park, 270 kilometers north of Sydney.

In 2020, the organization released 28 black raptors that showed no signs of illness to a reserve north of Sydney. For the first time since the extinction of Tasmanian devils on the mainland, cubs have been born free. The 500th animal bred by Aussie Ark was said to have been born there in August.

The kangaroo is considered an “animal fire department”.

This year, the organization said it managed to free 20 long-nosed kangaroos in a protected area in New South Wales. This animal is on the IUCN Red List and is considered endangered. It is one of the smallest and oldest members of the kangaroo family.

Experts also call it “Animal Fire Department”. According to the organization, the half to one and a half kilogram animals primarily eat mushrooms and truffles that grow underground. When digging with their front paws, they dig up the soil by kicking up large amounts of leaves on the forest floor. This keeps the soil moist and reduces the impact of wildfires, Aussie Arc said.