Australian Wildlife Infiltrate Homes: Decade‑Long Study Reveals Possums, Bats, Wombats Common in Buildings

Australian wildlife has increasingly taken up residence in homes, according to a new study that analysed a decade of wildlife‑rescue reports. The research found that brushtail and ringtail possums account for half of all cases of animals found in buildings, followed by microbats and bare‑nosed wombats. Other species, such as ducks, were also reported in unusual places like balconies and letter boxes. The findings illustrate how habitat loss and urban expansion are driving native mammals and birds into human dwellings. The study highlights the need for better understanding of human‑wildlife interactions in urban settings.