Tag: Animals
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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 intervene.
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How to Coexist with Possums in Tasmania
Possums are a familiar part of life across Tasmania, but sharing our homes and gardens with wildlife can sometimes raise questions. Learn how to identify Tasmania’s common possum species, understand their behaviour, resolve common conflicts humanely, and know what to do if you encounter an injured or orphaned possum.
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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 us, with only the smallest signs of injury: a few minor abrasions on her toe and heel, likely from the impact. Thankfully, she was otherwise…
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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. That is devastating enough. But this was something else entirely. This was a deliberate act of cruelty.
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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. We’re giving him the time and care he needs to regrow his feathers and get back to full strength, before planning for his release.
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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 move her, which is when he discovered little Stanley tucked away inside her pouch. Sadly, his mum had passed away, but thanks to the driver’s…
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Why We Must Respect and Protect Wildlife
Australia is home to a stunning array of unique and vulnerable species, many of which face increasing threats due to habitat loss, climate change, and human interference. It’s crucial that we understand the impact of our actions, and the responsibility we carry when interacting with wildlife. Each encounter can either contribute to the preservation of…
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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, monotremes lay eggs instead of giving birth to live young. This unusual trait links them to some of the earliest ancestors of mammals, making them…
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Protecting The Iconic Tasmanian Devil
Urgent action is needed to protect Tasmania’s unique wildlife, particularly our iconic Tasmanian Devils. These remarkable creatures have long been a symbol of Tasmania, yet they’re now facing one of the most severe threats to their survival.
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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 to save her life when she was diagnosed with lumpy jaw, a condition that threatened her future and broke our hearts. It was a moment…