The northern quoll is a vital part of its ecosystem, playing a crucial role in controlling insect and small mammal populations, which helps maintain ecological balance. Additionally, it is an indicator species, reflecting the health of its habitat and signaling environmental changes. As a unique and culturally significant species, saving the northern quoll helps preserve biodiversity and the natural heritage of the regions it inhabits. Protecting it also supports broader conservation efforts, benefiting numerous other species and ecosystems.
No. The Northern quoll is restricted to northern Australia. Only the Bronze quoll and the New Guinean quoll are found on the island of New Guinea.
The weight of the avarage northern quoll is 900g which is 2lbs
The Northern quoll is Endangered federally, in Western Australia and Internationally, and Critically endangered in the Northern Territory.
The Northern quoll's pouch is formed by folds of skin which protect the joeys.
No.
Not especially. The Northern quoll has no stronger a scent than other native Australian animals.
The Northern quoll is more than Threatened. It has a national listing of Endangered, and a Northern Territory listing of Critically Endangered.
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Only the female Northern quoll cares for the young. The males mate with as many females as they can, and then usually die.
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