Safe havens protect Australian mammals from invasive predators. Why aren’t they working for other animal groups?

Feral cats and foxes now roam across almost all of Australia. These predators are a major reason why many species have been driven to extinction. In response, conservation groups and authorities have turned to safe havens – islands or large fenced-off areas on land. Well known havens include Newhaven in the Northern Territory and Faure Island off the coast of Western Australia. After feral cats and foxes are removed, authorities can reintroduce endangered native mammals such as bilbies who…