Why move species to islands? Saving wildlife as the world changes means taking calculated risks
- Written by Anthony Rendall, Lecturer in Conservation Biology, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Deakin University
The eastern barred bandicoot was once found in abundance across the basalt plains of western Victoria. But habitat destruction and predation by introduced red foxes drove the species to the brink of extinction on the mainland.
Establishing populations in fenced reserves was critical in providing insurance against...