Australia is facing an extinction crisis. Over the next week, we will bring you stories of hope, resilience and determination as passionate volunteers across Australia stand up for Australia’s endangered species.
Most parliamentarians might be surprised to learn it, but Australians care about nature. Late last year, the not-for-profit Biodiversity Council commissioned a survey of 3,500 Australians to gauge what they thought about the environment. A vast majority of people – 96% – said more action was needed to look after Australia’s natural environment.
‘Last chance’ highlights the people trying to circumvent this in their own quiet way by working to save threatened animals where they live.