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Environment
Tracey Ferrier

Lusty quoll's sleepless habits could see species rooted

Male quolls travel large distances and forgo sleep to mate, to the detriment of their survival.V (PR HANDOUT IMAGE PHOTO) (AAP)

Endangered northern quolls could be shagging themselves to death, with the males apparently giving up sleep in favour of sexy time.

Researchers have delved into why males of the native species typically die after one mating season, while females reproduce for up to four.

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