Rare barking geckos and Bungle Bungle sliders face extinction
Researchers from Monash University have called for the Pilbara barking gecko and Bungle Bungle robust slider to be classified as endangered due to climate threats. Only 55 sightings of the gecko are recorded, while the slider had just three before researchers documented 21 new individuals. These findings highlight the urgent need for conservation efforts in Western Australia.
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Published 05 Jul 2026, 02:05 UTC · Updated 05 Jul 2026, 02:10 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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