Western quolls and brushtail possums thrive in national park a decade after reintroduction

In the Ikara-Flinders Ranges national park, Western quolls (Idnya) and brushtail possums (Virlda), once extinct due to human impact and environmental changes, have rebounded after reintroduction. Their return has sparked hope for Australia’s endangered wildlife as these marsupials adapt to their harsh habitats. Now thriving in “safer havens” managed by feral animal control measures, the quolls and possums are considered stable outside Adelaide. With cultural significance to the Adnyamathanha people, their reintroduction highlights efforts to restore biodiversity and support local communities while protecting these unique creatures from urbanization's risks.