Bilbies Return to Queensland National Park for the First Time Since the 1970s

150 greater bilbies have been released into Currawinya National Park in southwest Queensland, marking a significant comeback for the species in the area. This release is a crucial part of a long-term recovery plan aimed at establishing a self-sustaining wild population. The bilby has been absent from the national park since the 1970s.

• 150 greater bilbies were released into Currawinya National Park in outback Queensland.
• The release occurred beyond a predator-proof fence at the park, located near Hungerford.
• This is the first time the greater bilby has been spotted in the national park since the 1970s.
• The reintroduction is part of a long-term plan to establish a self-sustaining wild population.
• The Save the Bilby Fund CEO, Kev Bradley, stated the release is a necessary step for the species’ recovery.