From bloodthirsty domestic cats to rabbits with myxomatosis, non-native wildlife has played havoc with Australia's biodiversity for centuries, and it is thought that the reintroduction of a native predator might help bring balance back to the country's unique ecosystems. In 2020, 28 healthy devils were released with radio collars into a wildlife park north of Sydney, and the 2022 breeding season has yielded nine confirmed devil joeys so far.

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These iconic animals were extinct – then conservationists brought them back