Fencing. To many, it's a simple boundary demarcation, a way to protect property and livestock. But for our precious wildlife, it can be a deadly trap. Every year, countless animals (kangaroos, joeys, bats, birds etc) become entangled in fences, leading to slow, painful deaths. The struggle to free themselves can result in horrific injuries—dislocated hips, broken feet, and deep lacerations. The agony and desperation they experience are heart-wrenching

Tears are still flowing as I think of you. You were my beautiful, precious heart hugger, and I don't understand your death. So many unanswered questions. Yes, I'm supposed to accept it, but I can't—my heart is so broken

An unwelcome visitor in the possum enclosure.

Standing in front of the rat bait aisle at Bunnings, it's easy to see why these products are popular. They promise a quick and effective solution to rodent problems. However, what many people don't realise is the significant harm these baits can cause to our native wildlife.

With the encroachment of urban sprawl, the natural habitats of many native species, including possums, are being compromised. The cutting down of trees, construction of roads, and overall expansion of urban areas have pushed these nocturnal marsupials to seek refuge in our backyards and homes. Here's how we can coexist with our furry neighbours while ensuring their safety and well-being.

Say hello to the Gould’s Monitor (Varanus gouldii), or as it’s fondly called in some circles, the Bungarra. This kinda scary lizard lives at Amaris.

There’s something endlessly entertaining about watching Rufous Treecreepers dart from tree to tree, always busy, always agile.

Tuesday morning, just like any morning I walked into the joey shack with bottles for Ellie, Elsie and Elijah.  The generally fall over each other trying to get to their morning bottle.  This morning though Ellie was not interested and started doing some very interesting kind of  'wobbles' for lack of a better word.

Bordetella bronchiseptica is a aerobic bacterium that primarily affects the respiratory system. Transmission occurs through contaminated aerosols from infected animals, making it highly contagious in environments with close animal contact

As wildlife carers, our constant message is clear: please hand over your injured or orphaned wildlife to a registered carer.