The mountain pygmy possum is so rare that it was known only from fossils until 1966, when one was found in 🇦🇺. Michael Archer @UNSW examines their current and past habitats for insights on how to protect them from #Climate and anthropogenic threats. nationalgeographic.co.uk/ani…

To save a species on the brink, look to where its ancestors thrived

The Australian mountain pygmy possum is rare in its current habitat, but its ancestors lived elsewhere. Could moving some possums save them all?

nationalgeographic.co.uk

Nov 12, 2019 · 1:15 PM UTC

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Replying to @IPBES @UNSW
Species are on the brink, even more species would be, unless we decisively act to save them from all threats, anthropogenic threat inclusive.
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