Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation
Wildlife rescue and rehabilitation gives injured and orphaned animals the care and support they need to return to the wild. Explore rescue stories, rehabilitation practices and the challenges involved in caring for wildlife in Tasmania and across Australia.
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Platypus Returned to the Wild
A juvenile platypus is returned to the wild after rescue and care, a quiet moment that reflects both the reality and the rare rewards of wildlife rescue in Tasmania.
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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 face, and why slowing down…
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What to Do if You Find Injured Wildlife
Found an injured animal and not sure what to do? This guide walks you through the steps to safely help Tasmania’s native wildlife, including who to call and when to…
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Why Checking for Joeys Matters More Than You Know
Luna is a young pademelon joey, furred, bright-eyed, and far too small to survive without her mum. When we arrived, she was curled tight in a blanket, blinking up at…
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Little Auzzie, the Brushtail Possum Joey
As wildlife carers, we are no strangers to loss. But the methodical nature of this scene, the senselessness of it, left us feeling angry. Possums are sometimes hit by cars.…
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Gary, the Cheeky Galah
Gary found himself in a bit of a predicament in the wild, losing some of his flight feathers which he relies on to be able to thrive in the wild.…
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Stanley, The Orphaned Wombat Joey
Stanley came into our care after he was orphaned due to a car strike in North West Tasmania. A truck driver noticed his mother on the road and stopped to…
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Discover the Fascinating World of Echidnas
Echidnas belong to the family Tachyglossidae and are part of a group of mammals known as monotremes. Monotremes are among the most primitive mammals, alongside the platypus. Unlike most mammals,…
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Lucy the Tasmanian Pademelon: A Story of Resilience
Lucy’s journey has been a rollercoaster of hope, fear, and ultimately, resilience. What began as a pretty straightforward rehabilitation case for a young joey quickly turned into an urgent battle…
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Rescuing a Possum from a Fireplace
There’s really nothing quite like rescuing a possum stuck in a fireplace! It’s one of those moments that reminds you just how fascinating (and sometimes tricky) Aussie wildlife can be!
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Four Little Munchkins
As with most orphaned joeys, these four lost their mums to car strikes over the past week. Sadly, this is a common theme for many carers and rescuers, as wildlife…
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Echidna Rescue on Cradle Mountain Road
An echidna was found dead after being struck by a car on Cradle Mountain Road and was respectfully laid to rest. Drivers in wildlife prone areas, especially at dawn and…
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Possum Joey Rescue in Sheffield
Wild Island Rescue & Rehabilitation responded to a distress call from a Sheffield property regarding a female brushtail possum and her joey. The mother had suffered fatal injuries suspected from…
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Pademelon Joey Rescued on Knox Drive
Pademelon joey rescued beside her deceased mother. Thanks to the compassionate team at Sheffield Veterinary Clinic, she is now receiving proper care from an experienced carer. If you encounter injured…
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Duke, the Pademelon Joey
Little Duke, a 500g Tasmanian Pademelon, was euthanised after suffering fatal injuries from a car strike. He was found with his deceased mother by members of the the public, who…
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Miss Rose, the Brushtail Possum
A concerned community member reported a young brushtail possum found wandering during the day in King George V park, in Sheffield, Tasmania. The possum will be monitored overnight and taken…
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Railton Road Echidna Rescue
Today, we successfully rescued an Echidna from Railton Road in Kimberley, Tasmania. The animal had been attacked by members of the public, causing deep sadness. Thanks to a concerned member…
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Ringtail Possum Found on Coastal Cleanup
A late-night rescue involved a ringtail possum and her twin joeys found by a concerned member of the public during a coastal cleanup in Devonport, Tasmania. One joey was diagnosed…
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Maple, the Long-Nosed Potoroo
A Southern long-nosed Potoroo, nicknamed Maple, was found abandoned near a rabbit trap in North West Tasmania. After spending a night with us, she will be transported to an experienced…
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The Mob has arrived…
Four new animals are in care today; however, they must be quarantined due to a serious candidiasis case. A visit to Tasmania Wildlife Hospital is planned for diagnosis and treatment.
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Introducing Barney
Barney, a charming Bennett’s wallaby, lost his mother to a car strike in North West Tasmania. Having spent time with members of the public, he is comfortable around humans. A…
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