Quoll

About

How quoll lives

Quolls are spotted marsupial carnivores that hunt insects, reptiles, birds, and small mammals in Australian habitats. Several quoll species have declined sharply because of habitat change, predators, and toxic cane toads. Forest habitats reward animals that can climb, hide, or move quietly through layered vegetation.

Conservation

Status and habitat pressure

Vulnerable species face mounting risks and can decline quickly if habitats continue to shrink. Protecting quoll also depends on keeping forest, grassland habitats healthy and connected.

Vulnerable species can decline quickly when habitat loss, climate pressure, or human conflict intensifies.

Quick Facts

Things to notice

• Several quoll species have declined sharply because of habitat change, predators, and toxic cane toads.
• Most mammals regulate body temperature internally, which helps them stay active across different climates.
• Forest habitats reward animals that can climb, hide, or move quietly through layered vegetation.
• Vulnerable species face mounting risks and can decline quickly if habitats continue to shrink.