Giles’s Planigale

Giles’s Planigale

Discover the intriguing world of Giles's Planigale (*Planigale gilesi*), one of Australia's tiniest marsupials, known for its remarkably flattened body and head. This nocturnal insectivore, measuring just 5-6 cm in length and weighing only 4-6 grams, plays a vital role in its ecosystem while skillfully navigating arid habitats. Learn about its unique adaptations, solitary behaviors, and the conservation challenges it faces in the wild.