Tag: Tasmanian Pademelon
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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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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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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…
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The Tasmanian Pademelon
Tasmania is home to an abundance of unique and fascinating wildlife, and one of the most charming residents is the Tasmanian pademelon. Often overshadowed by the more famous kangaroo and wallaby species, the pademelon is a small but highly intriguing marsupial.
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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 are increasingly at risk. The impact of car strikes is significant, with many young joeys left orphaned, vulnerable, and in need of urgent care.
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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 or orphaned wildlife in Tasmania, remember to contact Bonorong for assistance. Your actions can save lives.
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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 called Wild Island Rescue & Rehabilitation. Despite their efforts, Duke could not be saved.
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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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Peek-a-Boo! Meet Little Quasi
We’re excited to introduce Little Quasi, a young orphan we rescued recently! Late Wednesday night, we received a call about this little fella who had been found without his Mum. Despite the circumstances, Quasi was in surprisingly good spirits and quite active when we arrived to help.