Australian Ecosystems Foundation Inc.: Why choose Secret Creek for Mountain Pygmy Possums

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Why choose Secret Creek for Mountain Pygmy Possums

According to Prof. Mike Archer AM of the Palaeosciences Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences faculty of UNSW the fossil record of this possum lineage spanning the last 26 million years indicates that they have always been comfortable in cool temperate lowland rainforests from Queensland to New South Wales and Victoria, which is why Secret Creek is the perfect location. Trial releases will also be considered further down the road depending on the success of the Secret Creek breeding facility.

Considering where these precious animals were once at home and now only exist in small pockets in the Australian Alps it should be obvious that if we don't do something soon we could lose them forever.

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Secret CreekJanuary 13, 2011 at 3:04 PM
Not sure the link to AEFI works but the address is www.ausecosystems.org.au
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About AEFI

The Australian Ecosystems Foundation Incorporated (AEFI) is a nationally registered Environmental Organisation dedicated to saving Australia’s wildlife by protecting habitats and maintaining natural ecological processes.

Our mission is ‘to conserve, preserve and protect Australian native ecosystems and their biodiversity through the establishment and ongoing management of environmentally and financially sustainable sanctuaries’

The AEFI Management Committee is made up of a variety of industry representatives including tourist operators, scientists, accountants, public servants, Indigenous teachers, farmers and business executives. This combination allows AEFI to manage our reserves and wildlife with a broad range of experiences, skills and knowledge on hand.

We manage or assist in the management of important habitat across NSW to ensure that the wildlife within is protected. We are involved in the management of over 3000 hectares of land as well as conducting research and captive breeding to improve the future for Australian endangered wildlife.

Since forming in 2002, we are now joined by over 300 Australian and international friends and members who want to help save Australian wildlife. With your help, we will continue to grow and protect endangered ecosystems and wildlife across Australia.