Rediscovery rat species thought extinct in Australia
A species of rat that only exists in Australia, seen freely for the last time in 1960, was recently rediscovered in the center of this country. This is one of the rarest creatures in the country, now found in a survey of remote sensors, cameras at Haasts Bluff."I thought that the rock rat (rock rat) was extinct until it was rediscovered in MacDonnell Ranges in 2002, but find him another protected area is great news," said Richard Brittingham, director of administration of the regional territory with the Central Land Council."This species is, obviously, to persist in other areas outside of national parks, which is an important consideration in long-term conservation."According to Brittingham, the indigenous territories had a great importance in the conservation of the species â€" which was not seen in these environments for more than half a century â€" and the discovery now gives more meaning to programs that administer the main threats to the animal, as the attacks of wild cats and forest fires.According to the Guardian, the researchers agreed to the registration via helicopter, having left there cameras with motion sensor for three months. Small and shy creatures were so taken by the Chambers, and the local guards also found bones and skin of rodents in the feces of wild cats â€" Brittingham considers to be strong indicators that the species lives, in fact, in that area.Authorities ponder I create, for next year, poison traps for the cats in order to cull their populations and protect native species. They will also inspect other potential sites for new communities of rats.
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