We’d like to congratulate the team at Fraser Coast ALIVE Magazine for the great job they are doing – well done! Thank you for including a review of ‘Caring for Australian Wildlife‘ in the October 2020 issue of Alive Magazine. WILDLIFE DEFENDER PUTS PASSION INTO PRINT Written by Kerrie Alexander FROM writing her book twice …
In the spring and summer months, wildlife care groups are usually inundated with calls for assistance. If you are interested in caring for wildlife – give your local wildlife organisation a call. Birds are very active at this time of year and often become stunned due to flying into a tinted window. Native fauna can …
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I am thrilled to announce that Wambaliman have included a review of my recent book in their Winter 2020 issue (page 5). I invite you to read the entire newsletter here (PDF). It is the humblest of people who usually surprise and impress me (perhaps all of us?) the most. Fraser Coast Branch member, Sharon …
Unfortunately, it can take up to 200 years for some trees to develop suitable hollows, so it is absolutely crucial that old growth forests are preserved. Many native mammals and birds use tree hollows to live and breed in. Over time many tree hollows have been lost due to logging and bushfires. Fortunately, there are …
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The best thing about joining a wildlife care group, is that they usually provide wildlife training to all their members. When we lived in Penrith many years ago, Pete and I joined the local Wildlife Information and Rescue Service (WIRES) in NSW. We attended quite a few training sessions, which provided us with the skills …
Electrocution is a seasonal problem for flying-foxes that rest on a powerline. If they make contact with a second wire they are killed instantly, but remarkably their young often survive. Contact your local electricity authority immediately and they will rescue it. (Chapter 3: Rescue techniques) Tips to help you find a specialist bat carer: Contact …
This comprehensive book is an introduction to wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and release. It provides simple and concise guidelines for the care of sick, injured and orphaned native animals in Australia. The first part of the book outlines the principles of wildlife care, touching on wildlife ecology and the importance of natural habitat. Find out how …
The second part of this book outlines the procedures required to rehabilitate Australian wildlife. Detailed information on the specific needs of native animals in care are provided, including identification, diets, feeding tips, hand-rearing tips and housing requirements. This revised edition includes updated information on: Specific feeding tables for eight different bird groups. Feeding table for …
This revised edition provides the most up-to-date information on the care of sick, injured and orphaned wildlife in Australia. For new wildlife carers, this book will provide a comprehensive introduction to native animal rescue, rehabilitation and release. There are many problems that can affect native wildlife, such as: Habitat Destruction Bushfires and natural disasters Colliding …
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Many people in the community come across sick or injured wildlife in their backyards. In many cases the very first thing they want to know is – who do I ring? Tips to help you find a licensed wildlife carer: Contact your local wildlife care group, vet clinic or wildlife hospital. Contact Wildlife Rescue Australia …
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