Perth zoo celebrates the birth of 13 numbat joeys - video

To mark Threatened Species Day, Perth zoo has shared footage of 13 newborn numbat joeys. With less than 2,000 remaining in the wild, it is hoped these baby marsupials will contribute to the survival of the species. Careers and zookeepers have provided around-the-clock care for the joeys, raising three by hand after one of the mothers was showing signs of mismothering. They are expected to be released into the wild by the end of the year What even is a planigale? That's right, it's time for MARSUPIAL NEWSHome of endangered marsupial hit by state-sanctioned logging in NSW, environmentalists sayEnvironmentalists condemn Australia's 'woeful record' after 48 plants and animals added to threatened species list Continue reading...