19 eastern quolls (Dasyurus vinerrinu) have been released into a new purpose-built wildlife enclosure at Booderee National Park.

Eastern quolls are adorable little marsupials that were once common along southeastern Australia, but died out in Booderee during the 1920s. They are the size of a small cat, have a bushy tail and are covered in white spots.

The new 80 hectare purpose-built wildlife enclosure is designed to protect the eastern quolls from predators, and help them re-establish a strong local population in Booderee National Park.

It will provide the best possible chance for the population to thrive while being monitored by staff and researchers.

The 1.8 metre high fence features custom-designed underwater ‘gates’ enabling the park’s long-necked turtles to swim under the fence and move freely in and out to nearby swamps.

The design demonstrates the innovative methods, tools and technology that are being used in Booderee National Park to protect priority threatened species.

The project is a collaboration between the Australian Government through Parks Australia, the National Parks Conservation Trust, Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community Council, Rewilding Australia, WWF Australia, Australian National University, Taronga Conservation Society Australia and the Devil@Cradle, Trowunna Wildlife Sanctuary and Aussie Ark wildlife sanctuaries.