National Threatened Species Day is a day when we shine a spotlight on all the Australian native animal and plant species that are facing similar fates to that of the Tasmanian tiger. Today we celebrate our iconic Aussie wildlife and the incredible conservation work to restore our environment is our mission to Regenerate Nature.
There are now of plant, animal and ecological communities officially listed as threatened under Australia’s Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act 1999. This includes more than 590 native animals.