Once thought to be extinct, the Gilbert’s potoroo, Australia’s most endangered marsupial, was rediscovered in 1994 near Albany, Western Australia after over a century. Conservation efforts by Australian scientists have led to an increase in potoroo numbers through the establishment of ‘insurance populations’, effectively saving the species from extinction. With an estimated 120 individuals left in the wild as of 2024, successful conservation strategies included fire management, predator control, climate change adaptation, and community support.
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Australia to stick with top order mix despite meagre returns as Steve Smith backs in young guns
Steve Smith is confident that Sam Konstas and Cam Green will succeed at the top of the order despite poor performances in the first Test against the West Indies. He emphasized their talent and skills, urging patience, while also noting that Marnus Labuschagne, who was dropped after a string of low scores, still has a future in Test cricket. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Steve Smith believes that despite their struggles in the...
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