Bandicoot

In 2013, the Eastern Barred Bandicoot was extinct in the wild. By 2021, it became the first Australian species ever reclassified to endangered — proof that conservation works when we commit for the long haul. Dr. Amy Coetsee from @zoosvictoria has dedicated over 20 years to this incredible recovery. Her biggest lesson? Species conservation isn't a quick fix. It takes decades of showing up, adapting, and refusing to give up. Today, approximately 1,500 bandicoots live across protected sites, but t