New research analyzing a decade of wildlife rescue reports reveals that native Australian animals are increasingly taking up residence in urban homes, with possums, microbats, and wombats among the most frequent intruders. Brushtail and ringtail possums account for nearly half of all reported cases, while microbats and bare-nosed wombats also rank highly, often found in unexpected places like letter boxes or air conditioning systems. The findings highlight how wildlife is adapting to human environments, with sightings ranging from possums in roofs to bats in curtains and ducks on balconies. The study underscores a growing trend of native species seeking shelter in unexpected urban spaces.
Microbats and wombats among the most common species found in buildings, with some discovered in letter boxes or air conditioning systemsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPossums in the roof, bats in the curtains and ducks on the balcony: new research has revealed how native animals are making themselves at home in our houses.Researchers have analysed a decade of wildlife rescue reports and found brushtail and ringtail possums make up half of all cases of animals in buildings, followed by microbats and bare-nosed wombats. Continue reading...
