New Marsupial Species Discovered in Australia
Named Bettongia haoucharae, the newly-discovered species of woylie is already likely extinct, says a team of researchers from Curtin University, the Western Australian Museum and Murdoch University. Bettongia haoucharae. Image credit: Nellie Pease. “Woylies are ecosystem engineers capable of turning over several tonnes of earth each year in search for their favorite mushroom treats,” said…