The western ringtail possum species faces a new challenge to its survival as habitat loss from development pushes the marsupials to nest in unsafe locations.
An endangered possum species, unique to WA’s South West, faces a new challenge to its survival as hot tin roofs and solar panels burn the animals’ paws.
So far this summer, South West animal welfare group FAWNA has had 19 possums admitted to its care suffering from severely charred paws and dehydration, 12 of which have died from their injuries.
FAWNA president Suzanne Strap said the injuries to the tiny marsupials were typically caused by urbanisation and the destruction of their natural habitat.
With hotter temperatures occurring earlier than expected this year, many possums are now building their nests underneath solar panels on rooftops.
This week, FAWNA acquired an air-conditioned intensive care ward for possums with severe burns and dehydration.
However, Mrs Strapp said a solution was still needed to stop possums nesting under solar panels and prevent burns from hot rooftops in the first place.
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An endangered possum species, unique to WA’s South West, faces a new challenge to its survival as hot tin roofs and solar panels burn the animals’ paws.
So far this summer, South West animal welfare group FAWNA has had 19 possums admitted to its care suffering from severely charred paws and dehydration, 12 of which have died from their injuries.
FAWNA president Suzanne Strap said the injuries to the tiny marsupials were typically caused by urbanisation and the destruction of their natural habitat.
With hotter temperatures occurring earlier than expected this year, many possums are now building their nests underneath solar panels on rooftops.
This week, FAWNA acquired an air-conditioned intensive care ward for possums with severe burns and dehydration.
However, Mrs Strapp said a solution was still needed to stop possums nesting under solar panels and prevent burns from hot rooftops in the first place.
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