We write a lot about the dire things going on with world leadership but sometimes a heartwarming story pops up, where
concerted action by a particular group might result in some good being done:
Less cuddly than the koala, less quirky than the kangaroo, the Tasmanian devil is not everyone's cup of tea. But the rare carnivorous marsupials, known for their blood-curdling yowls and their insatiable appetite for wombat carrion, may not be around for much longer.
Scientists are trying to preserve the species by sending a Noah's Ark population of healthy animals to zoos and sanctuaries on the mainland. Institutions in Europe and the United States are also expected to play a part in Project Ark, aimed at conserving the creatures and, if possible, releasing them back into the wild if and when the disease is eliminated.
We write a lot about the dire things going on with world leadership but sometimes a heartwarming story pops up, where concerted action by a particular group might result in some good being done:
The last Marsupial Wolf died in captivity in a zoo in the 1930s. It took until 1986 for an admission that it was indeed, the last.
ReplyDeleteThey look rather sweet to me.
ReplyDeleteDo you know I've never seen one, not even in a book till today.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting article. Let's hope they are successful with this program. How sad for the poor little things.