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Supporting recovery of Adelaide Hills wildlife
The yellow-footed antechinus is a small mouse-like native animal which is classified as vulnerable in South Australia. Most species nest communally in tree-hollows.
Wildlife ecologist Dr Jasmin Packer from the University of Adelaide’s School of Biological Sciences, has lent her voice to the long-haul recovery of the habitat devastated by the recent Adelaide Hills bushfire, which is home to endangered species and wildlife.
“The Adelaide Hills bushfire left a devastating 2700-hectare hole in wildlife habitat,” Dr Packer said.
“The bushfire primarily ravaged across the Mt. Bold Reservoir Reserve and Scott Creek Conservation Park – a biodiversity hotspot that is home to many native wildlife.