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In April of 1998, the author and her husband visited both New South Wales sites to assist with the NPWS project monthly population estimates. At that time, it was estimated the specific Coturaundee Range colony visited had a population of 15 animals, and the Mootwingee colony visited consisted of 35 individuals. The populations of both sites appeared stable, and seven wallabies were actually spotted during the two days there. The monitoring of the rock wallaby populations in both the Coturaundee Range and Mootwingee National Park, as well as the fox control program, continues at the time of publication (P. Christie, pers. comm.). The New South Wales population remains at an extremely low level. It has been suggested that additional wild colonies be established as soon as possible. This could be accomplished through either release of captive-bred animals or translocation of wild individuals. The inclusion of all rock-wallaby colonies and their foraging areas within the NPWS Estate is important to allow for direct management. In the Coturaundee Range 60-70% of the colonies lay outside the Service Estate (Sharp, 1998). The yellow-footed rock wallaby study site in the Coturaundee Range, NSW, contains areas of sheer rock face that the rock wallabies easily traverse. For scale, note author's husband, Russ Menard, below the shrubbery on the left. (1¼ inches from photo bottom, 2½ inches from photo left) 44
Fecal pellet counts were taken at 100 locations within each of the two NSW study sites. All pellets found within a meter square (delineated by a PVC measuring device) were recorded, providing an estimation of rock wallaby population size. Some of the wallabies in the Gap Ranges study site were radio-collared. Before continuing with the fecal pellet counts, the location of individual animals was noted. Limited dispersal to nearby areas has been noted at this site. 45
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