Published on Tuesday, 1 April 2025 at 12:12:10 PM
Take part in GeoCatch’s 2025 Ringtail Tally and lend a hand in protecting the critically endangered Nguraren (Western Ringtail Possum)! This citizen science project runs from 6th April to 3rd May and anyone can help to collect data.
Scientists like you are contributing valuable data to help further conserve this species into the future! You can monitor possums in your backyard, local park or school and contribute to the scientific study of Western Ringtail Possums. The data collected is recorded on the WA Threatened Species Database and tracks population trends, and informs future planning decisions and conservation projects.
The data becomes more valuable each year as the Tally is repeated; this will be our 10th Tally!
The Geographe Bay Catchment contains prime habitat for the critically endangered Western Ringtail Possum and findings are shared with the community each year.
What you will be doing in the Tally:
Step 1: Choose your survey site. This is a place where you have seen ringtails before; it may be your own garden, local park or patch of bush.
Step 2: Count the number of ringtails seen each evening at least twice a week over the four-week survey period (6th April – 3rd May).
Step 3: Return completed data sheets by May 31st 2025.
To sign up for the 2025 Ringtail Tally, visit events.humanitix.com/2025-ringtail-tally
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