Gilbert's Potoroo

The Gilbert's potoroo (Potorous gilbertii) is one of the world's most endangered mammals. There are currently less than 50 Gilbert's potoroos in the wild.

A wild population of Gilbert's potoroos live on the slopes of Mt Gardner, in Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve, east of Albany, Western Australia.

As part of our research & conservation activities, DEC has established a captive colony of Gilbert's potoroos in Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve and an introduced wild population on nearby Bald Island.

Contact Information

Tony Friend
Principal Research Scientist
DEC Science Division
Albany