Predator-free enclosure helps endangered species recover on Kangaroo Island

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Endangered animal populations are booming on Kangaroo Island within a predator-free enclosure. A 380-hectare cat-proof fence, erected five years ago, has led to a 90-100% increase in species like the Kangaroo Island dunnart and western whipbird. The enclosure, initially an experiment, became a vital rescue mission after devastating bushfires destroyed much of the island's habitat.


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