Tag: Brushtail Possum
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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 and stopping for wildlife always matters.
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Tasmania’s Winter Wildlife Guide
Even in the coldest months of the Tasmanian year, our native wildlife doesn’t disappear, it simply changes pace. While some animals stay tucked away, others remain surprisingly active. From wombats and echidnas to owls and possums, this winter guide explores who’s out and about, and how you can help protect them.
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How to Coexist with Brushtail Possums
Living with brushtail possums can be a rewarding experience when approached with respect and understanding. By taking steps to ensure their safety, providing natural habitats, and responding appropriately to any concerns, we can create a peaceful coexistence with these remarkable creatures. Brushtail possums are an important part of Australia’s wildlife, and with some consideration and…
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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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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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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 a dog attack. Despite the heartbreak of separating them, rescuers prioritised the joey’s care, urging the public to report injured wildlife to Bonorong.
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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 to Tasmania Wildlife Hospital for evaluation, aiming for a safe release back into the wild.
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The Story of Claude the Possum Joey
While driving home on Claude Road, we found a recently deceased brushtail possum and discovered a live joey named in her pouch. This incident underpins the importance of checking pouches of deceased female marsupials, as many may carry young. Drivers should slow down and help protect wildlife.
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Introducing Little Pedro
In the world of wildlife rescue, every story is unique, filled with hope, heartbreak, and ultimately, a sense of connection with the natural world around us. One such story that has touched our hearts recently is that of Little Pedro, a young brushtail possum who has found a second chance at life, thanks to the kindness…