Which Party Animal Are You?

You’re a Kangaroo!

The life of the party! You don’t waste any time getting out on the dance floor and cutting loose. Sometimes people get annoyed with you when you’re bouncing around the mosh pit, but to you that’s all part of the fun. You’re always the first to arrive and the last to leave, which doesn’t leave a lot of time for sleep….. Your friends and family are saying you’re developing some nocturnal tendencies! At the end of the day, a party isn’t a party without a personality like yours! You do you, Roo!

Did you know?

The word kangaroo derives from 'Gangurru', the name given to Eastern Grey Kangaroos by the Guuga Yimithirr people of Far North Queensland. Kangaroos are of cultural and spiritual significance to Aboriginal people across Australia.

Bush Heritage Australia has kangaroos on most of our reserves and partnership properties. According to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, the Black Wallaroo, restricted to the sandstone country in the Northern Territory, is Near Threatened with extinction. The remainder of the species are widespread, common and considered of Least Concern.

You’re a Koala!

Koalas are a party staple. Always kicking back, they know how to have a good time. Likely to be found parked up on the couch, or maybe under a tree, you know the Koala has been hitting up the gum leaves. Throughout the night you might even catch them having a quick snooze somewhere. They’ll definitely still be there in the morning, helping themselves to your cereal... and then a sandwich…. and now your chips. It’s 4pm, what are they still doing here??

Did you know?

Our most iconic native animal is rapidly losing habitat to urban development and climate change. Recent bushfires have greatly impacted Koala populations - Koalas need a lot of space and a lot of trees, around 100 each.

Bush Heritage Australia has Koalas on many of our reserves in Queensland and New South Wales. We have a dedicated monitoring program at Goonderoo, to pay close attention to the health and dynamics of the local Koala population and their habitat. We also help conserve Koalas by managing the threat of invasive species (predators and weeds) which degrade habitat.

You’re a Pygmy Possum!

Parties aren’t the most comfortable environments for Pygmy Possums, but you're still happy to be there. You're a bit shy, and prefer to stick to the edges rather than be out in the middle of the dancefloor. You really wish this chatty character would leave you alone, you hate small talk. Deep down all Pygmy Possums secretly want to dance to the music…. there’s just too many people watching! Maybe next time...

Did you know?

Owls, Tasmanian Devils, dingoes, quolls, goannas and snakes all eat pygmy possums. Feral cats, foxes and dogs have increased this predation pressure. But arguably the biggest threat to pygmy possums is habitat degradation and land clearing.

Bush Heritage Australia looks after pygmy possums by controlling feral cats, foxes, dogs, rabbits, goats and other herbivores. We destock our properties, allowing plants to regenerate and protect habitat to provide food and shelter for pygmy possums.

You’re a Tassie Devil!

If anyone is going to be causing trouble at the party, it’s you. Wildly stubborn, Tassie Devils don’t always get on well with others, which is why you’ll nearly always find them annoyed about something. They’ll spend a lot of their night throwing shade and hurling insults, often for no good reason. Later than night, you’re sure to see the Tassie Devil outside arguing with the bouncer after being kicked out. No party is without its drama when a Tassie Devil is present!

Did you know?

The biggest threat to Tasmanian Devil populations today is Devil Facial Tumour Disease (DFTD), a cruel contagious disease discovered in the mid-1990s that is picked up through fighting and mating. Tens of thousands of Tasmanian Devils have died from DFTD, and it’s this ongoing outbreak that has caused the species to be classified as Endangered.

Bush Heritage Australia has devils on all our Tasmanian reserves. We protect the species' habitat and manage feral cat populations, which compete with devils for food. While they have few natural predators, eagles and quolls may predate on the young. Habitat destruction adds another stress to the species’ persistence.

You’re a Wallaby!

You’ve been looking forward to a night out for ages! Unfortunately the babysitter cancelled at the last minute, so you’ve had to bring the kids with you… hooray. You’ll have a wine or two and try to enjoy yourself, but you’ll be too busy stressing about the kids to unwind properly. Oh well, it’s just nice to get out of the house once in a while. You’ve caught up with some friends and even had some compliments about the salad you brought! Now, where did little Joey run off to?

Did you know?

Wallabies have few natural predators: Dingoes, Wedge-tailed Eagles and Tasmanian Devils. But the introduction of feral predators – foxes, cats and dogs – has been disastrous for many species, pushing some to the brink of extinction. Development has led to land clearing and habitat loss, fragmentation or degradation – major threats for existing wallaby species.

Bush Heritage Australia looks after wallabies by destocking properties, controlling feral herbivores, and managing feral predators such as foxes. By reintroducing fire regimes more akin to traditional practices, we’re helping restore grasslands that provide food for wallabies.

You’re a Wombat!

You started your night with every intention of staying…. but it’s getting late, and you miss your comfy bed. The Wombat will be home by 9pm sharp, and in bed asleep by 9:05. We know you aren’t TRYING to be a party ghoster, but let's be honest; you probably didn’t tell your mates you were leaving, and you will definitely swing past the kebab shop on the way home. Partying late into the night just isn’t your thing!

Did you know?

In the past, countless wombats were killed for food, and by pastoralists who considered them vermin. All species are now protected across Australia, except in Victoria, where Bare-nosed Wombats are still regarded as an agricultural pest.

Bush Heritage Australia reduces grazing competition for wombats by removing stock and ripping rabbit warrens. We’ve also set up motion-sensing cameras to monitor their activity.

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