吉氏鼠袋鼠是世界上最稀有的有袋動物之一，野外僅存不到150隻。科學家正在研究牠們的主要食物來源，並透過分析糞便來了解牠們在生態系統中的角色。這些發現有助於確定適合的遷地保護地點，以確保牠們的存續。吉氏鼠袋鼠面臨的主要威脅來自入侵捕食者以及森林火災等自然災害。

Gilbert’s potoroo is one of the rarest marsupials, with fewer than 150 individuals remaining in the wild. Scientists are investigating their primary food sources and examining their dung to understand their role in the ecosystem. These findings can help identify suitable relocation sites to ensure their survival. Gilbert’s potoroo is mainly threatened by invasive predators and natural disasters such as bushfires.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/05/260519224319.htm