They disappeared from mainland Australia 3,000 years ago; now Tasmanian devils are breeding again, with conservationists hoping their return will reshape ecosystems and suppress predators

Tasmanian devils, absent from mainland Australia for 3,000 years, have been reintroduced. Conservationists aim to restore their ecological role and control invasive species. A disease has devastated wild Tasmanian devil populations, making mainland breeding crucial. These reintroduced devils could help manage foxes and cats in their new environment. This rewilding project seeks to restore natural pest control mechanisms.

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