Quolls Leave the Pouch

In Tasmania, baby eastern quolls born in spring have now left the pouch and are riding around on their mother's back before becoming independent.

Eastern quolls were once widely distributed across much of south-eastern Australia, including NSW, Victoria and South Australia. But they are now thought to be extinct on the mainland - apart from a few unconfirmed sightings around Cessnock, Wyong and Kempsey in recent years. Tasmania is their only remaining stronghold.