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Batreach Kuranda

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23.01.2022 TWO READY FOR RELEASE Brushtail Possum Scooter and Northern Quoll Raoul came into care at Batreach several months ago as orphans. They are now ready to go to their transitional accommodation prior to release back to the wild.

23.01.2022 A sign of the times . . .

22.01.2022 Squirrel Glider Reba’s mother was a road victim at Mareeba. Luckily a passerby noticed the live baby and rescued her, taking her to a nearby vet clinic. She arrived at Batreach weighing 25 grams, with furless stomach and eyes closed. Three weeks later she is 45 grams and doing well. Squirrel Gliders seldom come into care, but it is hoped that eventually another will arrive to be bonded with Reba prior to release.

22.01.2022 WORK IN PROGRESS A new feature is taking shape at Batreach a fence featuring bats on the posts. Thanks to Mark Treadwell for design, construction and carving. An update will be posted upon completion.

22.01.2022 A recent cute visitor to Batreach Ratatouille, domestic pet rat

18.01.2022 A recycled timber and rope barrier comprising five posts with bat motifs has been completed at Batreach. This unique work is attracting favourable attention from tourists and locals alike on Jungle Walk. Thanks to Mark Treadwell for concept, design and construction a great addition to the street art of Kuranda.

17.01.2022 HELP NEEDED FOR NEW FLYING-FOX CARE/RELEASE FACILITY IN KURANDA Please read and contribute if you can. Every little bit helps. Thank you.

17.01.2022 RECENT ARRIVALS AT BATREACH An early morning dog walker found a nest which had blown to ground in the recent wind/rain event in Kuranda. Inside the nest were two tiny Feathertail Gliders weighing only a few grams each. They are now well furred, have doubled in weight and are extremely active. Two Northern Freetail Bats were taken separately to the Wildlife Rescue office and are being raised together. All are thriving and will soon be ready for release back to the wild.

15.01.2022 An adult Squirrel Glider, Ophelia, was found in a dry creek bed near Laura, some 120 kilometres west of Cooktown. She was covered in green ants, sustaining damage to her eyes. A five day journey brought her into care at Batreach. After several days of treatment, her injuries are slowly improving. She was also quite thin and is now enjoying an array of nutritious food to help with her recovery.

13.01.2022 A HUGE THANK YOU to Sue and Mission Beach volunteers for the donation of beautifully sewn baby bat wraps. These have been distributed to Kuranda/Cairns bat carers and will be an enormous help in raising orphaned flying-foxes. Your kindness is greatly appreciated.

06.01.2022 Brushtail Possum Scooter was rescued from his dead mother west of Kuranda two weeks ago. Scooter wishes to thank Sue Tidey for her recent kind donation of possum bags. He is very appreciative to be safe and cosy after a traumatic start to life, and will be in care for several months before being released back to the wild.