Western Shield - Species Reintroduced

Species Reintroduced

Since 1996 over 80 translocations have taken place within Western Australia, with over 20 species (15 mammal species, 3 bird species, and a few reptile species) involved. The translocations have not only occurred in the southwest forests but also the Monte Bello Islands, the Pilbara, Kalbarri, Shark Bay, islands off of Adelaide., outback New South Wales, and the central deserts of Australia.

Mammals

Gilbert's Potoroo, Chuditch, Dibbler, Numbat, Bilby, Quenda, Marl, Woylie, Mala, Tammar Wallaby, Western Ringtail Possum, Shark Bay Mouse, Boodie, Banded Hare-Wallaby, Common Brushtail Possum

Birds

Noisy Scrub-bird, Western Bristlebird, Malleefowl

Reptiles

Lancelin Island Skink, Western Swamp Tortoise

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