Gilbert's Potoroo Significant Recovery
Western Shield has saved many species from extinction, most timely the Gilbert's Potoroo, after it was ‘lost’ for over 100 years only to be rediscovered in 1994 in Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve, near Albany, with a population probably less than 30. Western Shield’s Gilbert’s Potoroo subdivision, led by Dr. Tony Friend, now has a self sustaining mainland wild population, a breeding centre ‘back up’ stock with a cross fostering program with Long-nosed Potoroos exemplifying the marsupial birthing sequence and also an island paradise home to breeding animals on Bald Island. Although still below 40 animals, the critically endangered Gilbert’s Potoroo is in safe hands and is well on the road to recovery.
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