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Conservationists Turn to Predator-Free Island to Save Endangered Dibblers

This conservation program aims to increase the Dibbler population and set the stage for future population building on the mainland.  A Dibbler (Parantechinus apicalis) is a small, carnivorous marsupial found in Western Australia and some of its offshore islands. Principle research scientist leading the Western Shield, Department of Parks and Wildlife conservation program, Tony Friend, said: […]

Written by on October 13, 2016