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Possums in the roof, koalas in bed: study shows how animals resort to Australian homes after habitat loss

Microbats and wombats among the most common species found in buildings, with some discovered in letter boxes or air conditioning systemsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPossums in the roof, bats in the curtains and ducks on the balcony: new research has revealed how native animals are making themselves at home in our houses.Researchers have analysed a decade of wildlife r

Published Saturday, 5 September 2026 at 20:00
Possums in the roof, koalas in bed: study shows how animals resort to Australian homes after habitat loss
Microbats and wombats among the most common species found in buildings, with some discovered in letter boxes or air conditioning systemsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPossums in the roof, bats in the curtains and ducks on the balcony: new research has revealed how native animals are making themselves at home in our houses.Researchers have analysed a decade of wildlife rescue reports and found brushtail and ringtail possums make up half of all cases of animals in buildings, followed by microbats and bare-nosed wombats. Continue reading...

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