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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