Australia's Endangered Cassowary Faces Growing Extinction Threats

Conservation efforts intensify as habitat loss, climate change, and human activities endanger the 'modern-day dinosaur'

The southern cassowary, a keystone species in Australia's rainforests, is crucial for biodiversity and seed dispersal.
Current estimates suggest there are only about 4,500 cassowaries left in the wild.
Major threats include car strikes, habitat destruction, dog attacks, and climate change.
Conservation strategies include road redesign, protective signage, and a cassowary hospital.
Experts warn that despite efforts, the extinction rate of Australian species continues to rise.