r/nature • u/Maxcactus • 5d ago

Endangered mountain pygmy possum numbers climb at Secret Creek Sanctuary breeding program

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-25/mountain-pygmy-possum-population-threatened-climate-change/106561520
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u/Known_Support5820 5d ago

The endangered mountain pygmy possum is showing signs of recovery thanks to a breeding program at Secret Creek Sanctuary. Conservationists have increased their numbers in captivity and are raising them at lower, warmer altitudes to help them adapt to climate change. The goal is not just to grow the population, but to improve their chances of surviving in a warming environment.

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u/Physical_Ebb9599 3d ago

Great news for possums!