Rare Tiny Possum Officially Found in Sanctuary Almost 30 Years After Last Sighting

Conservationists have captured an extremely rare western pygmy possum at Karakmaia Wildlife Sanctuary near Perth, Western Australia. This marks the first confirmed capture of the species since 1999, with previous sightings being brief or incidental. The tiny, nocturnal marsupial primarily consumes nectar and pollen.

• A western pygmy possum was captured at Karakmaia Wildlife Sanctuary in Western Australia.
• This is the first confirmed capture of the species since 1999.
• The possum is a tiny, nocturnal marsupial that feeds on nectar and pollen.
• Previous sightings included a brief appearance in 2010 and a motion sensor trigger in 2024.
• The capture was made by ecologists checking pitfall traps.