20K views · 497 reactions | Here's some good news 殺 A tiny nocturnal marsupial has become the first Australian species to be brought back from the brink of extinction. The eastern barred bandicoot is now on the endangered species list after successful breeding and release programs. MORE: https://ab.co/39amAjr | ABC Melbourne | Facebook

This prancey little fellow is a long-nosed bandicoot, he’s one of the newest residents at North Head National Park in Manly. North Head’s long-nosed bandicoot population is endangered, so the species is currently being monitored. Learn more about this nocturnal marsupial here: https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/threatenedspeciesapp/profile.aspx?id=10589 | NSW Government