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Australian Project Boosts Marsupial Populations Amid Cat Threat

11/26/2025

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The project in the Australian outback, led by Prof. Richard Kingsford, aims to help small marsupials survive alongside feral cats.
It established a 100 sq km training zone in Sturt National Park where cat numbers are controlled.
Since 2024, the team has released 51 quolls, 305 bilbies, and 234 bandicoots.
Early results show a rise in marsupial numbers, suggesting potential recovery of their populations and the broader ecosystem.

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Story summary

The project in the Australian outback, led by Prof. Richard Kingsford, aims to help small marsupials survive alongside feral cats.
It established a 100 sq km training zone in Sturt National Park where cat numbers are controlled.
Since 2024, the team has released 51 quolls, 305 bilbies, and 234 bandicoots.
Early results show a rise in marsupial numbers, suggesting potential recovery of their populations and the broader ecosystem.