07/19/2026
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Ten tiny joeys are helping write a new chapter in Australia's conservation story.
At Aussie Ark's Barrington Tops sanctuary in New South Wales, wildlife carers recently checked the pouches of female Tasmanian devils and discovered 10 healthy joeys developing safely. With more pouch checks still to come, conservationists are hopeful that even more young devils may be on the way.
Tasmanian devils disappeared from mainland Australia about 3,000 years ago, surviving only on the island of Tasmania. Today, carefully managed breeding and rewilding programs are working to restore the species to parts of its former range.
This year's discovery was especially encouraging after the sanctuary endured heavy rain and flooding. Despite the difficult conditions, both the mothers and their joeys were found healthy and thriving.
Every new joey is more than a birth it's another step toward bringing an ancient Australian species back where it once belonged.
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