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Expert Trackers Lead Workshop on Saving Culturally Significant Great Desert Skink

8 minute watch

During the 2022 IDA Conference, a workshop was held about looking after Tjakuṟa to share stories and activate discussion about the Indigenous-led National Recovery Plan for the Great Desert Skink.

8 minute watch

"We are called the Tjakuṟa Rangers, the locals say the [Tjakuṟa] are really important to the storyline."

Jeremy Kenny, Tjakuṟa Ranger Coordinator

This recording shares Indigenous knowledge, scientific research and practical skills for Indigenous rangers working together to save this culturally significant desert animal. Expert trackers facilitated a field trip to Katiti-Petermann IPA to teach rangers how to identify active Great Desert Skink burrows.

Michael Douglas
Michael Douglas

With thanks to Jeremy Kenny, Ranger Coordinator from Central Land Council's Tjakuṟa Rangers for hosting the trip and Michael Douglas for photo contributions. Palya!

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