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Fifteen fuzzy little bandits just got VIP tickets back into the wild, as eastern quolls made their triumphant return to mainland NSW—aka, The Bachelor: Marsupial Edition. These nocturnal fluffballs, once wiped out by foxes and ferals, are staging a comeback that’s equal parts adorable and ecological vengeance.

The release took place in a secret fenced sanctuary where quolls will get a chance to roam, snack, and do whatever it is endangered carnivorous marsupials do when no one’s watching. Picture this: tiny spotted predators tiptoeing through the grass, reclaiming turf with the confidence of a creature that knows it’s cuter than 90% of the animal kingdom.

It’s part of a broader rewilding effort, with conservationists working overtime to bring back native species before the continent turns into one giant paddock of cane toads and regret. The quolls? They're nature’s bite-sized assassins—small, feisty, and not here for your TikTok. Why it matters?

Because Australia’s biodiversity is on life support, and every successful reintroduction is a middle paw to extinction. Also, let’s be honest—we desperately need more wildlife that doesn’t try to kill us. Latest update? The quolls are settling in, the fences are holding, and local possums have been put on notice.

Sources: 9News – “Eastern quolls reintroduced to NSW in major wildlife win” (24 Apr 2025)