Australia's mammal megafauna face long-term decline from extinctions and invasive species

Australia's mammal megafauna face long-term decline from extinctions and invasive species

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 24, 2025 Over the last 100,000 years, Australia's largest animals have undergone dramatic shifts due to waves of extinction and the arrival of invasive species, according to new research from Flinders University. The study reveals mammals have been disproportionately affected compared to birds and reptiles, reshaping ecosystems across Australia and New Guinea. The research team focused on large-bod