Wild Tales & Stories
Welcome to Wild Island Rescue’s blog — where every creature has a story, and every story leads somewhere wilder.
This is our quiet corner of the internet. A place to share the lives of the animals we care for, the things they teach us, and what it means to live alongside the wild in Tasmania. You’ll find rescue stories, seasonal reflections, practical guidance, and gentle calls to action — from orphaned joeys to the everyday choices that shape wildlife futures. Want to know more about who we are and why we do what we do? You can read more about us here.
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A Christmas Day Rescue
A Christmas Day call led to the rescue of a severely injured brushtail possum and her joey. This story reflects the difficult decisions wildlife rehabilitators…
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Why Silent Spring Still Matters
Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring challenged the belief that chemical progress was harmless and contained. This essay reflects on her enduring warning, that environmental damage often…
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Licensed to Care, Licensed to Kill
What does it mean to be licensed to save wildlife in a system that also licenses large scale killing? This piece draws on Right to…
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A World We No Longer See
Lately I’ve found myself wondering when we stopped feeling anything for the natural world. So many wildlife stories are met with eye rolls or quick…