My understanding of Southern Brown Bandicoot

The following questions will help you to explore your understanding of the material presented on the Southern Brown Bandicoot page.

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What is the relationship between the decline of ecosystem engineers like the Southern Brown Bandicoot and increased bushfire risk? (If you need a hint, try reading https://www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2016/03/biodiversity-protect-against-wildfires/ )

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Why is there such a discrepancy between the IUCN status of the Southern Brown Bandicoot and the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 status across four states of Australia?

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