Researchers Discover Rarely Spotted Creatures
Baby Western Quolls Born at Mt. Gibson
Ecologists at Mt. Gibson Wildlife Sanctuary, Western Australia, are celebrating the birth of baby western quolls (chuditch) — the first recorded at the site.
Researchers spotted the tiny joeys in their mothers’ pouches during a survey, confirming successful reintroduction.
A Return from the Brink
Western quolls, once common across mainland Australia, have suffered from habitat loss, invasive species, and human activity. Now rare, each new birth is a major conservation win.
Hope for a Self-Sustaining Population
The Australian Wildlife Conservancy’s efforts — including relocations and predator control — are paying off. The joeys show signs of a stable, growing population. “The new joeys signal not only survival but the beginnings of a self-sustaining population.”
Nature’s Comeback
These births symbolize more than scientific progress. “It’s a reminder that with protection, nature can heal and thrive again.” Conservationists view this as a hopeful step toward reversing species decline.
