Climate Change and "Super El Niño" Threaten Australia's Kangaroos

On World Kangaroo Day, a report highlights how climate change, particularly worsening drought and bushfires, is impacting Australia's macropod population. Concerns are growing over a "super El Niño" expected to bring increased droughts, extreme heatwaves, and severe bushfires in 2026-2027, threatening critically endangered species like Gilbert's potoroo and the mala. The report emphasizes the critical need for balancing urban development with conservation efforts to protect these species from escalating climate events.