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Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky help return Tasmanian devils to Australia after 3,000 years

Tasmanian devils have been released into a wildlife sanctuary in New South Wales after a lengthy absence. Actors Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky participated in the release aimed at ecological restoration. This initiative is part of efforts to combat the decline of the species due to disease and predation. The…

The Times of India · Oct 9

The $1m plan to save some of Australia's most vulnerable species

New grant for Aussie Ark to help threatened wildlife at a scale 'never seen before'.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 4

Floods threaten vital Tasmanian devil breeding program

One of Australia's largest breeding programs for Tasmanian devils has been inundated by floodwaters, forcing volunteers to evacuate the animals to safety.

AAP · May 23, 2025

Aussie Ark's endangered brush-tailed rock wallaby breeding program expands

A breeding program to safeguard the future of the brush-tailed rock wallaby is expanding. Conservationists say it's like creating a safe "half-way house" for the endangered species.

ABC News · May 25, 2023

New hope for Manning River turtles as they mate for first time at conservation park

Conservationists at a NSW breeding facility are "cheering" as they attempt save the Manning River turtle from extinction.

ABC News · May 24, 2023

The new Hunter Valley Monopoly giving Newcastle a run for its money

Now you need to pick a side in what's becoming a Hunter duopoly.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 28, 2023

'Fussy lovers' must be compatible to breed

The breeding operation has its challenges, given the species' "inherent genetic weaknesses".

Newcastle Herald · Feb 7, 2023

Tasmanian devil joeys successfully audited in Aussie Ark mainland breeding program

Tasmanian devil joeys born last year in a mainland breeding program have been captured and "audited", with researchers saying they appear healthy and happy.

ABC News · Jan 20, 2023

Lions training dogs to support people

Topics: A $40,000 dog and 5200 trees.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 11, 2022

Endangered Manning River turtles released into wild after egg rescue during Black Summer

In a milestone moment, 10 endangered Manning River turtles have been released back into the wild after being rescued during the 2020 bushfire disaster.

ABC News · Oct 25, 2022