JOURNAL ARTICLE

KEEPING NINU ON COUNTRY.

  • Published In: Australian Geographic, 2026, n. 191. P. 26 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: GOLDRICK, CHRISSIE 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the conservation efforts for the greater bilby (Macrotis lagotis), an endangered marsupial in Australia, primarily managed by Indigenous rangers. With 80% of bilby habitats now on Aboriginal land, these rangers employ traditional knowledge and modern techniques to monitor and protect bilby populations, which are now confined to small, fragmented areas. Key strategies include fire management to enhance food availability and predator control, particularly targeting feral cats and foxes. The article emphasizes the cultural significance of bilbies to Indigenous communities and the importance of intergenerational knowledge transfer in conservation efforts. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Australian Geographic. 2026/03, Issue 191, p26
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Zoology
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0816-1658
  • Accession Number:191796594
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