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25.01.2022 Elsie’s mum was hit by a car in Canberra. A caring member of the public pulled over, checked the dead mother’s pouch and found tiny Elsie curled up inside. ACT Wildlife received the rescue call and logged the job with their volunteer team: Baby wombat urgent pickup cut out of pouch. Wrapped up, making warm. Called Rodney who will pick up. Update: female wombat joey delivered to Helen H. for care.... Elsie weighed just 120 grams when she was found. She needed specialised feeding and care around the clock starting with bottle feeding every 3 hours. Fortunately, she has a fighting spirit and is growing well. Elsie will go back to the wild when she weighs 18 kilograms. #wombatmonth #wildlifeheroes

25.01.2022 30 seconds of wombat cuteness for Wombat Month #wombatmonth #wildlifeheroes

25.01.2022 Insect Month closes with everyone's favourite symbol of summer - the cicada. The team at Cicadarama are expecting a bumper Australian cicada season this year. Follow their page to take part in cicada citizen science and buy cicada merchandise. Australia is home to the richest diversity of cicadas on the planet, with 350 named species and another 400 waiting to be scientifically described. Experts believe there could be as many as 1000 species across Australia. ... #insectmonth #cicadas

24.01.2022 5 October is World Habitat Day . Not only is habitat important for humans, but healthy habitats are vital for our precious native animals as well. Bushfires, fragmentation of landscapes, and increased urbanisation all have damaging effects on our wildlife habitats. . Today on World Habitat Day, you can make a difference to protect wildlife habitats for our threatened and endangered species by becoming a @parks_foundation Habitat Hero... . Habitat Heroes are a special group of @parks_foundation supporters who provide monthly gifts on an ongoing basis, forming a fund that we know we can count on as a steady resource for our important work . Habitat Hero monthly donations can help to: Increase the capacity of those who care for and rehabilitate injured wildlife Purchase high biodiversity value land near national parks that have been impacted by fire Plant native trees to help regenerate areas in and around national parks Restore wildlife corridors for threatened birds and animals and support species recovery projects . Learn more at https://support.fnpw.org.au//FN/Become-a-Habitat-Hero.aspx or click the link in @parks_foundation bio . . . #worldhabitatday #habitathero #becomeahabitathero #bushfirerecovery #healingourland #fnpw See more

23.01.2022 The Broad-tailed Gecko is the Lizard of the Week: The best time to spot Broad-tailed Geckos is at night, when they are on the hunt for spiders, moths, beetles and crickets. When threatened, Broad-tailed Geckos open their mouths wide and wave their tail over their body. They will lunge towards the threat while making a loud, raspy noise that can be quite startling.... The tail that earns these geckos their name is not only useful when it comes to tricking predators, it is also used to store fat. #lizardmonth #gecko

22.01.2022 Happy National Wattle Day! . Acacia, known commonly as acacia or wattle, is a genus of shrubs and trees. Wattle is loved and needed by our buddies such as the Wedge-tailed Eagle, Quokka and Orange-bellied Parrot. . Read more about these special shrubs and the buddies that need them at https://www.plantatreeforme.org.au/habitats/acacia (link in @parks_foundation bio)... . . . #wattle #nationalwattleday #acacia #fnpw #backyardbuddies See more

21.01.2022 The Baby Bird Month Quiz is here. How many baby birds can you recognise? #babybirdmonth

21.01.2022 4 October is World Animal Day . On World Animal Day we say thank you to vets, vet nurses and wildlife volunteers. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication caring for sick, injured and orphaned wildlife. . Thanks also to all those @BackyardBuddies who show everyday kindness to the animals in their gardens and neighbourhoods.... . . . #worldanimalday #wildlifeheroes #backyardbuddies #fnpw See more

20.01.2022 The Common Wombat is the largest burrowing herbivorous mammal. Wombats have special features for life underground including strong claws, powerful legs and a backwards facing pouch. Their burrows can be up to 30 metres long! Sadly, many wombats suffer from mange, caused by mites living under the skin. Symptoms include fur loss, crusty and itchy skin, constant thirst and hunger, diminished vision and hearing. If left untreated mange can result in a slow, painful death. If you... see a wombat that looks like it is suffering from mange, please contact your local wildlife rescue group for advice. #wombatmonth

18.01.2022 Insect of the week: Mantids Have you ever seen a Praying Mantis? Or their distinctive egg case? The Praying Mantis is a common Backyard Buddy with large, googly eyes and powerful front legs. They use their raptorial (prey catching) front legs to snatch and hold other small animals. ... The name ‘praying’ originates from the pose they hold their front legs in as if they were praying. There are approximately 150 species of Praying Mantis in Australia. They belong to a family of insects called Mantidae, or mantids. See the comments below for a photo of a Praying Mantis egg case. Their egg case is a spongey cube, often seen attached to sticks or window sills. Hundreds of baby mantid nymphs can hatch out of one egg case. They look cute but don't be fooled, they will happily eat their siblings if hungry enough! #insectmonth #mantids

17.01.2022 Our Lizard of the Week is the Burton's Legless Lizard. Just like many other lizard species, Legless Lizards are often spotted in September when their breeding season begins. The Burton's Legless Lizard is often mistaken for a snake at first glance - it's an easy mistake to make. However, the Burton's Legless Lizard is actually more closely related to geckos than to snakes.... There are key differences between snakes and this deceptive looking lizard. A good one to look for is the shape of its face. A Burton's Legless Lizard has a wedge-shaped snout that sets it apart from both snakes and other lizards. #lizardmonth #leglesslizards

17.01.2022 The lizard of the week is the well known and well loved Blue-Tongue Lizard. You will start to see blue-tongues in spring as they emerge from their winter homes to look for mates. They are only active during the day which makes them easy to spot. While not venomous, they can give a painful bite with their impressive jaw strength. Picking them up incorrectly can also make them drop their tails. Although technically a defence mechanism to help them escape predators, tail loss is...n't good for blueys. It is where they store water and nutrients for winter hibernation. A lot of energy is needed to regrow a lost tail. #bluetonguelizard #lizardmonth

16.01.2022 Do you love native bees? Attract them to your backyard by building a simple bee hotel or 'air bee and bee'! Bee hotels are easy to make using natural materials already found in your garden. Make a beeline for the the Backyard Buddies website for bee accommodation advice and construction tips...... #nativebees #insectmonth #beehotel

14.01.2022 Obi the baby wombat came into care when he was found on his own with burns on his back during the bushfires near Mount Tomah in 2020 (Blue Mountains, NSW). His initial care was provided by WIRES carer Dannii and later transferred to Julie for long term care. The burns healed well but it was later discovered that he had two broken legs that required surgery. This was performed by a specialist vet in partnership with local vets and took over 3 hours. To assist his recovery, Obi... had daily exercises and weekly visits from a pet physical therapist. He recently had the plates in his legs removed and has recovered quickly from his operation. He will spend many more months in care until he is ready for release. #wombatmonth #wildlifeheroes

12.01.2022 September is a great month for spotting garden skinks, water dragons and blue tongue lizards. Show your local lizards some love with these top tips for creating a lizard friendly garden #lizardmonth

11.01.2022 Today marks the start of #FrogIDWeek - Learn more about how you can get involved with Frog ID

10.01.2022 7 September is Threatened Species Day. National Threatened Species Day is commemorated across Australia to raise awareness of plants and animals at risk of extinction. The day also celebrates the amazing work that is being done to save them by passionate conservationists, researchers, volunteers, and community experts.... Check out the video which highlights this important work. #threatenedspeciesday #SavingourSpecies #K2W #fnpw

09.01.2022 22 October is Wombat Day. Here are some of the adorable wombats and wombat carers we have met through the Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife's Wildlife Heroes project. ifaw Wombat Care Bundanoon Southern Highlands Veterinary Centre Native Animal Rescue Group - 24/7 NARG 4846-1900 ... #wombatday #wildliferescue #wildlifeheroes

09.01.2022 Stay home with the world's fastest bird during Baby Bird Month. The 367 Collins Falcon Live Stream is a window into the world of Peregrine Falcons. A web cam has been set up on a window sill in inner city Melbourne, where a pair of Falcons are raising three hungry chicks. Join the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/367collinsfalcons/ for regular updates or watch the live feed at: https://www.367collinsfalcons.com.au/... #babybirdmonth #peregrinefalcon #birdwatching

07.01.2022 Spring is just around the corner and for some cicadas it is finally time to emerge from underground, break out of their shell and start singing. Thanks They Can Talk for this tribute to the cicadas of 2020! #insectmonth #cicadas

07.01.2022 The Lace Monitor (or goanna) is our Lizard of the Week. September is the start of breeding season for Lace Monitors - a time to find a mate and a termite mound. During spring or summer, the female Lace Monitor lays 4 to 14 eggs inside a termite nest. The termites seal up the entry hole and the heat of the nest incubates the eggs. ... While Lace Monitor parents help dig new hatchlings out of the nest, there is little parental involvement after that. Baby Lace Monitors hide in trees and put on aggressive displays to avoid being eaten until they have grown bigger. #lizardmonth #lacemonitor

07.01.2022 Is it raining baby birds during Baby Bird Month? #babybirdmonth

07.01.2022 A chemical free garden is a healthy garden for you, your family and the animals that visit. Backyard Buddies has some Insect Month tips to help you deal with garden pests and weeds - without harmful chemicals. #insectmonth #backyardbuddies

06.01.2022 Insect of the week: Mud Wasps Think you know (and hate) wasps? Think again! Wasps can be interesting and helpful Backyard Buddies. Female Mud Wasps make mud tunnels as nests for their babies (larvae). Mother wasps hunt and paralyse spiders, then seal them into the mud nests for their larvae to eat.... Many people find old, crumbled mud tunnels (full of spider bodies) around their house and garden. Next time you see one you will know who it belonged to! Mud Wasps are not aggressive and will only sting if handled. These wasps are good for your plants too. Adult Mud Wasps feed on nectar and pollen from flowers and native plants. In doing so, they are great pollinators. #insectmonth #wasps

06.01.2022 INSECT OF THE WEEK: Ladybirds A common backyard buddy: Ladybirds (or ladybugs or ladybeeetles) are very common in gardens all around Australia. There are about 6,000 species of ladybird in the world, with around 500 species in Australia. ... Come in many colours: You might think of ladybirds as being red or orange with black spots, but they can be many different colours - some are all one colour, some are striped and some are even hairy! Great for the garden: Ladybirds love to eat garden pests like aphids, mites and scale insects. Where to look for ladybirds: Ladybirds are often seen on rose bushes, feasting on aphids. Planting herbs like coriander, fennel and dill will help to attract ladybirds. More information on the Backyard Buddies wesbite: https://www.backyardbuddies.org.au/backyard-buddi/ladybirds #insectmonth #backyardbuddies

05.01.2022 Wombats go to hospital too! Thanks to wildlife vets like Dr Howard Ralph at Southern Cross Wildlife Care, wombats can be treated for injuries such as those caused by car accidents, dog attacks and disease. Just like human patients, wombats are given blood tests and x-rays to find out what is wrong with them. They can be given medicine and treatments to ease pain and get them back to full strength. ... Wildlife vets and wildlife carers help injured and orphaned wombats get better so they can go back to the wild. Read about Southern Cross Wildlife Care's work during the Black Summer bushfires, on the Wildlife Heroes website: https://wildlifeheroes.org.au/miracles-happen-beyond-this-/ Photo credit: Jo McArthur We Animals Media #wombatmonth #wildlifeheroes

05.01.2022 Wendy the juvenile wombat came into care with WIRES Central Coast in February after narrowly escaping the Kulnura bushfires. Wendy was initially taken to Somersby Animal Hospital where she was treated for serious burns, dehydration and fox bite wounds. She was underweight and very frightened. This is Wendy with her carer, WIRES volunteer Sue Booth. ... Sue says that Wendy has recovered well. She is growing fast and is "such an affectionate wombat that loves to snuggle up after her bottle of special wombat formula." #wombatmonth #wildlifeheroes

04.01.2022 Hey Dad - we think you’re possum! Oh, we mean awesome! To all the awesome possum dads out there, Happy Father’s Day! From the @parks_foundation team . .... . #fathersday #fnpw #backyardbuddies #possum by Andrew Mercer See more

02.01.2022 Today marks the start of Birdlife Australia Aussie Backyard Bird Count! Check it out below , and submit your counts until 25 October! #aussiebirdcount

01.01.2022 SLATERS are our Insect of the Week! Have you ever lifted a pot plant or scraped back some mulch and found some curious little 'Roley Poley' bugs underneath? These are slaters, also known as Roley Poleys, Pill Bugs, or Wood Lice. Just like worms, slaters are great for your garden as they eat organic matter and return nutrients to the soil. Having a few slaters around will keep your plants happy and healthy.... Find out more on the Backyard Buddies website: https://www.backyardbuddies.org.au/backyard-buddies/slaters #insectmonth #backyardbuddies