AustraliaA decade-long ecological restoration project called Wild Deserts in outback New South Wales aims to revive native wildlife populations that had become locally extinct due to invasive species like cats, foxes, and rabbits. Starting in 2016, the initiative focused on reintroducing seven native species, including bilbies, bandicoots, and quolls, into a protected area within Sturt National Park. Scientists Bec West and her husband Reece Pedler took charge of the project after moving to the region in 2017. They established large enclosed areas to exclude predators and carefully managed the ecosystem to ensure the survival of reintroduced species. The project has seen success, with over 400 bilbies now living in the area, and efforts continue to maintain balance between native and introduced species.
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