The mammal species recorded at Whiteman Park are primarily nocturnal animals, whose diversity has been bolstered since a translocation program commenced in 2010. Of the species of native mammals recorded prior to this program, three are considered rare or near threatened on the Swan Coastal Plain – the quenda or southern brown bandicoot (Isoodon obesulus), the rakali or native water rat (Hydromys chrysogaster) and the kwoora or black-gloved wallaby (Macropus irma).
The Park’s most endangered mammals are those found within Woodland Reserve, including the critically endagered woylie, or brush-tailed bettong (Bettongia penicillata ogilbyi). Along with the tammar wallaby (Macropus eugenii derbianus), these mammals have benefited from a successful translocation program into the protected sanctuary that is Woodland Reserve.
Learn about our mammal species below.
Banner image: An echidna, or nyingarn, amongst the Spring wildflowers.