The project is focused on monitoring of wild populations of Chuditch (Dasyurus geoffroii) in Western Australia to estimate population size, health and demographics. Results obtained from this project will assist in informing conservation management actions by identifying wild populations able to support translocation into Taronga’s conservation breeding program and undertaking post translocation monitoring to assure ongoing population health.

The project spans over 45,000 hectares and two populations have now been surveyed and analysed, with DNA samples being collected from both populations which will undergo genomic sequencing. This information will assist in development of conservation action programs for the species and strengthening the ex-situ conservation breeding program efforts.