Published on Thursday, 19 January 2012 at 12:00:00 AM
MEDIA RELEASE
An increasing number of Little Corellas have been found dead in the ‘Area W’ vicinity of Tom Price. The cause of death is currently unknown. It was thought to be heat exhaustion but suspicions are now turning toward other environmental factors. Some suggest it is deliberate poisoning with over thirty carcasses found near the Minha Oval since November 2011. The matter has been reported to the Department of Environment and Conservation who are currently investigating the situation.
Little corellas are native to the Pilbara region and are classified as protected species, unlike the eastern long-billed corella which were introduced to WA and are not found in the Pilbara. It is believed the population increase of little corellas in the region is largely due to the establishment of water and an abundance of food and waste at local refuge sites.
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