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biology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Disease-Driven Decline of Tasmanian Devil Alters Genetics of Spotted-Tailed Quoll"

The declining population of Tasmanian devils, caused by a contagious tumour disease, is impacting the genetics of the spotted-tailed quoll, a smaller predator. The study found that as devil numbers decrease, quolls in affected regions become more genetically similar, with evidence of genetic selection in response to changes in devil numbers. This shift in genetic variation and reduced genetic exchange among quoll populations could lead to lower genetic diversity and potential evolutionary consequences.

via Nature.com|

#biology #evolutionary-consequences #genetics

environment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Rare Fanged Beast Rediscovered by Farmer After Centuries of Extinction"

A South Australian farmer discovered a fanged creature, believed to be extinct for over 100 years, while trying to protect his chickens. The captured photos of the animal led to its identification as the spotted-tailed quoll, also known as the tiger quoll. The species was considered extinct in South Australia, with no official records for over a century. The discovery highlights the importance of wildlife conservation efforts, as the quoll population has dwindled to an estimated 14,000 in the wild. The National Parks and Wildlife Service has set up traps and plans to use trail cameras to monitor any suspected quoll populations in the area.

via LADbible|

#endangered-species #environment #extinction

wildlife-conservation2 years ago•2 min saved

"Farmer's Surprise: Locally Extinct Creature Rediscovered After 130 Years"

A farmer in southern Australia captured a spotted-tailed quoll, a creature considered locally extinct for over 130 years, while trying to protect his chickens. The spotted-tailed quoll, also known as the tiger quoll, is an endangered marsupial and the largest native carnivore left on the Australian mainland. Wildlife officials set up traps and cameras to study the rediscovered quoll species and determine if there are more quolls in the area.

via Yahoo News|

#australia #endangered-species #farmer