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What over 700 animals tell us about a changing desert: 2026 pitfall recap
After more than 130 mm of rain at the start of the year, the desert came alive, and so did one of Australia’s longest-running ecological surveys. From frogs to predators to shifting mammal communities, this year’s results show a system that is still changing.
From extreme heat to a green desert
From 49°C heatwaves to soaking rains, it’s been a wild start to the year at Arid Recovery. Now, the desert is bursting into life with frogs, shield shrimp, and a flush of green across the landscape.
Three years of kowaris at Arid Recovery
Three years after their release, kowaris are breeding, expanding across the reserve and re-establishing their role as a desert predator, with Arid Recovery now supporting South Australia’s only fenced population.
From boom to balance: managing bettongs at Arid Recovery
Bettongs are on the move! After years of overabundance, Arid Recovery’s team is relocating burrowing bettongs to help restore balance in Main Exclosure