Quokkas residing in the Northern Jarrah Forest, Western Australia have been found to be using fire exclusion zones to ensure their own safety and longevity.
"In a world of rising temperatures and decreasing rainfall across southwest WA, this study has important conservation significance in determining how we manage habitat for our mainland quokkas into the future."
Home-range area calculations were performed for each individual, and behavioral change point analysis was conducted to detect any alterations in their space use. "These individuals moved into fire exclusion zones, actively avoiding the burn areas for an average of three months.
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