We're seeing a wonderful recovery of these culturally significant species in their natural habitat, showcasing successful conservation efforts and the resilience of wildlife in the Ikara-Flinders Ranges.
Before I started working with Kotaku, I knew almost nothing about Pokémon. Five years ago, I'd started playing Pokémon GO with my then-five-year-old, and was beginning to learn the names of a few of the monsters. Now, I sit in front of a shelving unit filled with Pokémon plushies, tins, collection boxes, and more plushies.