Surfacing behaviour and ecology of the marsupial mole (Notoryctes typhlops) at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park

Marsupial mole surface sign can serve as a reliable, non-intrusive indicator for monitoring the distribution and habitat preferences of Notoryctes typhlops. This study, conducted over 12 months at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, revealed significant correlations between surface sign counts and environmental factors such as fire age, rainfall timing, infrastructure presence, and cumulative precipitation. The findings suggest that tracking mole surfacing behavior offers a practical alternative to traditional survey methods for assessing this cryptic species' abundance and ecological requirements.

Bennison, K., Clayton, J., Godfree, R., Pavey, C., & Wilson, M. (2014). Surfacing behaviour and ecology of the marsupial mole (Notoryctes typhlops) at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Australian Mammalogy, 36(2), 184–188. https://doi.org/10.1071/am13015