A recent study has underscored the critical role of terrain complexity in the survival of brush-tailed rock-wallabies. These unique marsupials have faced significant population declines for more than a century.
The decline has been attributed to historical hunting practices linked to the European fur trade, as well as ongoing threats from introduced species that compete for resources and pose predation risks.
As conservation efforts continue, understanding the habitat requirements of brush-tailed rock-wallabies becomes increasingly important to ensure their survival in the wild.