Researchers discover strange spiky creatures in a nest

While some animal species are disappearing at an alarming rate, good news is coming from Australia. Researchers at the Mt Gibson Nature Sanctuary have made a fascinating discovery: a litter of a small carnivorous marsupial once threatened with extinction.

But why is this discovery so important? What impact could it have on Australian biodiversity? We examine a major step forward in wildlife protection.

The Western Quoll: A Rare and Valuable Marsupial