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Rare Numbat Joeys Spotted in Australian Wildlife Sanctuaries, Offering Hope for Endangered Species
10 Oct
Summary
- Baby numbats spotted at two wildlife sanctuaries in New South Wales
- Five numbat joeys, including quadruplet siblings, seen at Mallee Cliffs national park
- Two more numbat babies observed at Scotia wildlife sanctuary
- Sightings indicate the species is breeding and becoming more established
On October 10, 2025, exciting news emerged from the wildlife sanctuaries of south-western New South Wales, Australia. Researchers have spotted baby numbats, one of the country's rarest marsupials, at two different locations, sparking hope for the species' recovery.
The Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) captured video footage of some of the juvenile numbats exploring outside their den at Mallee Cliffs national park. In total, five numbat joeys, including a set of quadruplet siblings, were seen at this sanctuary. Additionally, two more numbat babies were observed running around logs at the Scotia wildlife sanctuary on Barkindji Country.
