Creatura Blog
Meet the Dibbler, one of the world’s rarest mammals
Meet the dibbler, a rare mammal thought to be extinct, only to be rediscovered a hundred years later. But they’re still struggling.
Tag: mammal
Creatura Blog
Australia’s golden rat has stolen our hearts
Meet Australia’s gorgeous golden-backed tree rat.
News
Scientists fear New Holland mouse numbers are in steep decline
The New Holland mouse hasn’t been seen in the Otway ranges, its native habitat, since 2003 and scientists are now worried for their future.
Wildlife
Social lives of sea mammals key to their survival
Understanding more about these complex social creatures will boost conservation efforts.
News
Too ugly for science
A review of existing research into 331 Australian mammal species has found ‘ugly’ rodents and bats are missing out on their fair share of attention.
News
Leadbeater’s possum given Critically Endangered status
Victoria’s animal emblem have been given the highest endangered status to save it from extinction
Creatura Blog
The Sunda flying lemur not what it seems
The Sunda flying lemur is not a lemur at all, nor can it fly. But it is one of the best gliding colugo in the world
News
Western pygmy possum research gets a boost
Studying these gorgeous little possums will help scientists understand why south-west WA is a biodiversity hot-spot
Creatura Blog
Bennett’s wallabies get high on poppy seeds
Bennett’s wallabies are special for two reasons: their white coat, and their penchant for poppies.
Wildlife
Baby bilby needs a name
This gorgeous little bilby joey is in need of a name and you can help Taronga Zoo find the right one