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World Kangaroo Day: How climate change impacts Australia’s macropods

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Briefings

World Kangaroo Day 2026 highlights Australia's 59 macropod species, noting the 'super El Niño' event and the 30-50 million population range. The evidence reveals six kangaroo species extinct since colonization and highlights the critically endangered Gilbert’s poteroo, with limited data on smaller species like the musky rat-kangaroo.

Key points

• World Kangaroo Day 2026 celebrates 59 macropod species across Australia, coinciding with the 'super El Niño' event.
• Six kangaroo species have already gone extinct since colonization, while the Gilbert’s poteroo is critically endangered.

Context

This article from Mongabay discusses climate change impacts on Australia's macropods during the 2026 'super El Niño' period, noting the 30-50 million population range and the presence of 11 tree-kangaroo species.

Limitations

Evidence covers only 59 macropod species with limited data on smaller species; preprint status and uncertainty remain.

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