Mt Gibson Wildlife Sanctuary protects diverse habitat in southwest Western Australia and is home to the highest number of species ever restored to a single conservation site in Australia. Spanning 131,812 hectares, there are 664 plant species confirmed at the sanctuary, including 30 threatened species and at least 40 eucalypts like Salmon, Gimlet, and York gum. These magnificent eucalypt woodlands cover 60,000 hectares, forming one of the last great stands of eucalypt woodland in the Wheatbelt.

What does a Black-footed Rock-wallaby say when it needs to leave a party? Nothing – it just bounces! 🦘💨 And at Newhaven Wildlife Sanctuary (Ngalia-Warlpiri/Luritja Country), endangered Black-footed Rock-wallabies are bouncing back... alongside a whole guest list of threatened species. Recent surveys by our teams have spotted vulnerable Golden Bandicoots, critically endangered Central Rock-rats and endangered Brush-tailed Bettongs all joining the party. 📹 C Rayner/AWC | Australian Wildlife Con

September is #BiodiversityMonth, a chance to celebrate Australia’s unique wildlife and ecosystems, and highlight the importance of protecting it. But what does “protecting biodiversity” actually mean? For us, it’s: - Creating safe havens where native animals can thrive free from predators - Reintroducing species once lost from landscapes - Caring for Country alongside First Nations partners - Restoring habitats and recovering ecosystems at scale - Using science to guide decisions that make a las

Who needs Paul the Octopus when you have a Woylie? The Brush-tailed Bettong (Woylie) has stepped up as the ultimate AFL oracle today! If it hops right, the Geelong Cats will take home the 2025 AFL Premiership. If it bounds left, it’s the Brisbane Lions' year. Place your bets. The Woylie has spoken (well… jumped)! 🏆🦘 👇 Let us know who you are backing for the win? 📹 B Leue/AWC | Australian Wildlife Conservancy

Australia's gardeners may not look flashy, but dig a little deeper and you'll find a hidden world of environmental impact 🌱 Our landscapes are alive with the work of ecosystem engineers—species like termites, bilbies, malleefowl and monitors that actively shape their environment. From building intricate burrows that shelter multiple species to aerating soils and redistributing nutrients, these humble heavy lifters enrich communities, keeping ecosystems healthy and thriving. Meet your heroes via