Tag: Possum
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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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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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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…