Help the Parma Wallaby!

Near Threatened | Parma wallaby (Macropus parma) is the smallest ...

Follow along on a journey to the bush where we meet the Parma Wallaby. This cryptic creature was thought to be extinct before the 19th century, but with recent sightings they are alive but they are threatened. The population of these mammals are unknown, but they reside on the eastern part of Australia along the Great Dividing Range.
Not much is known about these cryptic creatures. This is where geospatial tools can come in. We do not even know the population of these animals, once we have an accurate population number on these species using geographic tools and intensive research we will better be able to tailor our conservation efforts. 
These wallabies are the smallest members of the Macropus genus and are a tenth of the size as their cousin the red kangaroo. It is mostly nocturnal and emerges right before dusk to feed on grass and shrubs. Their niche serves as a predator of small vegetation and helps to replenish and care for their forest habitats with their diet. 
Their cause of decline has been the introduction of native predators such as foxes, dingoes and feral cats. They also suffer from habitat destruction including bush fires. With the recent major fires in Australia at the beginning of the year their habitat has been severely damaged.
Some conservation efforts that are currently happening is the reintroduction of the animals into their habitats. However, there is not much being done. Especially since these massive bush fires little has been done to help save these creatures. 
However, there are many ways you can help!
1. Always donate to the WWF-Australia (DONTATE)
Help prevent bushfires by:
2. Regularly mowing grass and pruning shrubs
3. Keep gardens moist with regular mulching and using non-flammable bed covers
4. Maintaining a well-watered lawn
5. Keeping flammable resistant and fire-protection on your property at all times

With the changing of the climates these deadly bushfires are becoming more and more frequent and very dangerous not only for us humans, but for animals like the Parma Wallabies as well. Do your part today!
Cute Baby Wallaby video!

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