Tasmania
Wildlife news from across Tasmania, covering threatened species, conservation projects, wildlife research, habitat protection and government decisions affecting native wildlife. Follow developments in wildlife disease, species recovery and the challenges facing Tasmania’s native animals.
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Boulder Wildlife Sanctuary Established on King Island
Australian Wildlife Conservancy has established Boulder Wildlife Sanctuary on King Island, its first conservation property in Tasmania. The 200 hectare sanctuary adjoins Lavinia State Reserve and protects habitat for the…
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Tasmanian Salmon Farms Used Nearly 1,800 Explosive Seal Deterrents
New government data shows Tasmanian salmon farms used 1,797 explosive seal deterrents during the first half of 2026. The figures reveal where the devices were used, the longer term decline…
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Animal Welfare Complaints Target Tasmania’s Salmon Industry
Animals Australia has lodged two formal complaints with Biosecurity Tasmania raising allegations about the treatment of farmed Atlantic salmon and native wildlife interacting with Tasmania’s salmon industry. The complaints call…
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Who is Neil the Elephant Seal?
Neil the Seal has captured hearts around the world, but there is much more to his story than viral headlines. Discover who Neil is, why he keeps returning to Tasmania,…
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APVMA Revokes Florfenicol Emergency Permit
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority has revoked the emergency permit allowing florfenicol to be used in Tasmanian salmon farming. The decision follows residue detections in marine species outside…
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APVMA Issues Show Cause On Florfenicol
New testing has detected traces of florfenicol in wild marine species more than 10 kilometres from salmon farms, prompting the APVMA to issue a show cause notice on the emergency…
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Florfenicol Under the Microscope
Florfenicol is a veterinary antibiotic belonging to the phenicol family, related to chloramphenicol and thiamphenicol but developed exclusively for animal use. It was designed to deliver broad-spectrum antibacterial protection while…
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