WILDLIFE NEWS, CONSERVATION AND EDUCATION IN TASMANIA.
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H5N1 BIRD FLU AUSTRALIA TIMELINE
Follow Australia’s H5N1 bird flu outbreak through a detailed, continually updated timeline documenting confirmed detections, surveillance efforts and major developments. From the first suspected mainland case to the spread across multiple states, this chronology provides a clear historical record of Australia’s response to highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1).
LIVING WITH WILDLIFE
Wildlife is part of everyday life across Australia, sharing our homes, gardens and communities in ways we may not always notice. Learn more about the animals living alongside us, the challenges that can arise when our worlds overlap, and the simple ways we can make those encounters safer for both people and wildlife.
Wildlife of Tasmania
WILDLIFE RESCUE IN TASMANIA
Wildlife rescue plays an important role in protecting Tasmania’s native animals. Knowing what to do when you find injured or orphaned wildlife, understanding the care involved in rehabilitation, and recognising the welfare needs of animals are all important parts of responsible wildlife rescue. Explore our resources covering wildlife rescue in Tasmania, caring for native animals, rehabilitation and the principles that guide good animal welfare.
LATEST FROM WILD ISLAND
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The Remarkable Life of the Short tailed Shearwater
Each spring, millions of Short tailed Shearwaters return to Tasmania after travelling across the Pacific Ocean. Discover their extraordinary migration,…
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Australia Reviews National Fox Control Strategy
The Australian Government has released a draft national fox control strategy proposing 67 actions to reduce the impact of European…
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Flying Fox Food Shortages Raise Concerns Across New South Wales
Flying fox deaths and premature births have been reported across New South Wales as wildlife authorities investigate widespread food shortages.…
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Four Peregrine Falcon Chicks Hatch Above Melbourne
Four peregrine falcon chicks have hatched at Melbourne’s Collins Street nesting site, attracting viewers following the breeding season through a…
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Sharing Tasmania’s Beaches With Nesting Shorebirds
Each spring, shorebirds nest along Tasmania’s beaches, where their camouflaged eggs and flightless chicks face threats from disturbance, predators and…
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Living With Bandicoots in Tasmania
Bandicoots are regular nighttime visitors to gardens across Tasmania, often leaving small holes behind as they search for food. Find…
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