More than 80% of Australian mammals are found nowhere else in the world. Many of these unique, iconic creatures are under threat.
The most important and well-known threats are invasive species (such as cats and foxes) and human-driven changes to the environment (such as land clearing and climate change).
Invasive pathogens – parasites, viruses, bacteria, fungi – often attract less attention, but they too can pose a significant threat to native animals.
