Threatened native Australian species get $24 million lifeline
From the Red Handfish and Southern Corroboree Frog to the Malleefowl and Quokka, 73 threatened native species will benefit from a $24 million funding
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From the Red Handfish and Southern Corroboree Frog to the Malleefowl and Quokka, 73 threatened native species will benefit from a $24 million funding
Scientists have collected 25 extremely rare red handfish from the ocean off Australia, hoping to protect the struggling species from warming seas, human-caused habitat changes and ravenous urchins.But overgrazing urchins, run-off from urban areas, disturbances from boats and rising sea temperatures have resulted in "severe habitat loss and degradation", according to the University of Tasmania's Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies.
The elusive fish, found in only south-eastern Australia, moves along the riverbed using pectoral fins that look like hands.
Crucial funding for Red Handfish boosts conservation efforts.