Numbat population improves amid warning there is a long way to go
Numbats have been removed from the IUCN's endangered Red List following successful conservation efforts in Western Australia. The population now stands at an estimated 2,000 to 3,000 individuals, up from just 300 in the late 1970s. Experts warn ongoing efforts are essential to protect these animals from habitat loss and predation by feral.
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Published 12 Jul 2026, 01:01 UTC · Updated 12 Jul 2026, 01:10 UTC
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