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25.01.2022 Our Beautiful Susan has Baby Number 3 on board. This little one has taken a while to show itself but finally we see an arm.

20.01.2022 We know the importance of this. Another of our unique Australian wildlife, whose survival, and extinction we worry about, along with many others. If we do nothing else, we must sign petitions like this: https://www.acf.org.au/platypus_petition?recruiter_id=726195

18.01.2022 Sadly, the bare-nosed wombat isn't common anymore. This painting is from "Bollygum", story and paintings by Garry Fleming.

16.01.2022 Another little boy in today. Lockdown over now the wildlife suffer again. Ralphie was found by some bush walkers today. Thankyou Morgan and Shannon for checking the pouch.

14.01.2022 It’s hard to drink with the hiccups.

14.01.2022 Matilda and Madeline have joined us here at The Snug Wildlife Shelter. Both have done so well as they were both so tiny.

12.01.2022 Wattlebird rescue. Yesterday the Emergency Response Service received a call from Paul advising that he had found a baby wattlebird on the ground in his backyard.... Upon sending in photos it was determined that it was a nestling on the cusp of becoming a fledgling, and a makeshift nest should do the trick. Paul fashioned this nest out of materials he had around the house, and has just reported that today the Wattlebird was still in there and the parents can continue to care for it. Great work Paul! If you find a baby bird on the ground and you're not sure whether it is supposed to be there, please give our Emergency Response Service a call on 8400 7300 for advice.

12.01.2022 Ralphie was very stressed when he first came into care. But with TLC he’s getting there slowly

05.01.2022 Breeding Habits of the Bare-nosed Wombat Although the wombat may breed at any time of the year, mating most often occurs during winter. Sexual maturity is reach...ed between 2 3 years of age. The female has 2 teats in her pouch, yet despite this, 30 days after mating only one young is born. At this stage the joey is the size of a jelly bean and it crawls from the birth canal into the pouch. The joey remains in the pouch for 6 months, after which it stays with the mother until it is 18 months old. From the time the joey leaves the pouch, it begins to substitute increasing amounts of plant material for milk until, when about 15 months old, it stops suckling altogether. Wombats in the wild can live 10 15 years or more depending on favorable conditions in the wild. Due to the long period of time the joey is dependent on the mother, it is likely that females only rear one young every two years.

05.01.2022 Even with the windows left down, dogs are at risk of dying when they are left inside cars on hot days, where temperatures can climb above 50 degrees in just 6 m...inutes. Last year I raised this issue in Parliament, shortly after it became illegal to leave a dog in a car on a hot day. Unfortunately, it still happens. 6 minutes is exceptionally fast, by the time you notice that a dog is trapped, it could be too late. Use your best judgement on this one. Call the police. If the dog appears distressed, don’t hesitate to do the right thing. And a reminder, animals left at home without adequate shade and water during the day are also at risk. Never walk your dog in extreme heat and advise those you see doing so of the risks. If it’s too hot for you, it’s too hot for them.

01.01.2022 Michael. 3.5 kg. Funny confident boy.