Kiwirrkurra country, in the remote Gibson Desert, hosts important populations of two key
threatened species: bilby and great desert skink. These species are sparsely distributed throughout
the western desert regions, and are declared as Vulnerable under the EPBC Act. Predation by feral
cats and unsuitable fire regimes are two key threatening processes for both species.
Like many other desert Aboriginal groups, Kiwirrkurra people regularly patch burn their land whilst
hunting. Kiwirrkurra people also have a long tradition of hunting . . . . .
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Full-text publications from the Australian Rangelands Society (ARS) Biennial Conference Proceedings (1997-), Rangeland Journal (ARS/CSIRO; 1976-), plus videos and other resources about the rangelands of Australia.