Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve

nature reserve in Western Australia

The Two People's Bay Nature Reserve is a small nature reserve on the south west coast of Western Australia. It is where Gilbert's Potoroo, one of the world's rarest mammals can be found. A bird species thought to have been extinct was also rediscovered at Two Peoples Bay. The area was made a reserve in 1967.[1]

Location map of the Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve

It is 35 km (22 mi) east of the city of Albany, Western Australia.[2]

In 1962, the noisy scrubbird was rediscovered here.[3] In 1994, Gilbert's Potoroo was found here too.[4] It had not been seen for more than 120 years.

References

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  1. "Two Peoples Bay". Australian Traveller. Archived from the original on 2009-06-06. Retrieved 2009-08-02.
  2. "Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve". Department of Environment and Conservation. Retrieved 2009-08-02.[permanent dead link]
  3. "Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve". Retrieved 2009-01-13.
  4. "Gilbert's Potoroo: Australia's Most Endangered Mammal". Gilbert's Potoroo Action Group. Retrieved 2009-08-02.