Perth Zoo conservation
- Endangered Species
Gilbert’s Potoroo: The World’s Rarest Marsupial
Introduction Gilbert’s Potoroo (Potorous gilbertii) holds the unfortunate title of being one of the rarest mammals in the world. This small, elusive marsupial was once thought extinct until its miraculous…
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Western Swamp Tortoise (Pseudemydura umbrina): Australia’s Rarest Reptile Facing Extinction
1. Introduction & Taxonomy The Western Swamp Tortoise, also referred to as the Western Swamp Turtle, Pseudemydura umbrina, is a critically endangered freshwater reptile endemic to Western Australia. It is…
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