Endangered Kangaroo Island dunnarts are partially arboreal and use pygmy-possum nest boxes

Key Points

• Endangered kangaroo island dunnarts utilize pygmy-possum nest boxes for nesting during recovery efforts.
• The species exhibits partially arboreal behavior and may construct nests in finely shredded wood.
• Deploying monitoring systems for pygmy-possum nest boxes provided valuable insights into wildlife recovery.
• This finding emphasizes the importance of providing suitable nesting habitats for endangered species.