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24.01.2022 ARBORIST CALL OUT!!! FRIENDS OF WILDLIFE SEQ: WE NEED YOUR HELP!!! Earlier this year Wildlife SEQ had an influx of orphaned Brushtail Possums come into care. Our dedicated wildlife carers have spent months rehabilitating these possums and preparing them to be released back into their natural habitat- BUT our job doesn’t end there! ... To ensure the very best chance of survival each Brushtail Possum that Wildlife SEQ rehabilitates, is released in a purpose built possum box up high in a tree in suitable habitat by a licensed arborist. So this is where you come in friends- we need to get the word out there so please share this post! If you are or know of a wildlife loving arborist who would be willing to donate a few hours of their time, either as a one off or ongoing basis then please get in touch with us on 0468 484 994 or email [email protected] to help get these guys back out where they belong! Thank you to all of our followers and friends for your ongoing support from all of the Wildlife SEQ team

24.01.2022 Something to do......

23.01.2022 With all the high temps on the way this summer & over the coming days, If your in an area still lucky enough to have koalas in your area please read this. Never offer koalas or any marsupials water from a water bottle! Please DO NOT GIVE WATER TO KOALAS BY POURING WATER FROM BOTTLES INTO THEIR MOUTHS. PLACE A BOWL OF WATER ON THE GROUND OR POUR THE WATER IN TO YOUR HAT/HELMET/CUP ETC AND HOLD NEAR KOALAS MOUTH SO THAT IT CAN LAP AT IT...Continue reading

22.01.2022 With the use of facemasks now becoming a way of life to keep everyone safe, we also need to ensure they are being disposed of in a way that protects our wildlife and environment from harm. It's estimated that 75% of used disposable masks will end up in landfill and or the ocean, not great news for our environment or animals at all! The number of animals who are getting tangled in or ingesting masks are growing rapidly. If you do dispose of a mask please make sure the ear l...oop straps are cut and it's put in the bin correctly. By cutting the ear loop straps this can lessen the chances of wildlife getting tangled. Reusable masks are also a great option! If you do see an animal in distress or injured please contact Wildlife SEQ Inc on 0468484994 and one of our amazing team will assist you. #wildlifeseq #wildlifeseqinc #wildliferescue #raisingawareness #protectingwildlife #protectourwaterways #volunteer #animalrescue #facemaskdisposal #helpspreadtheword #environment #sunshinecoast #environmentalawareness #protectthosewithoutavoice #nativeanimals #protectourwildlife #marinelife

21.01.2022 This is so true........

20.01.2022 Good luck Zelda, Salem, Ralph and Harvey After months of care and rehabilitation by our volunteer Wildlife Carers, Brushtail Possums Zelda, Salem, Ralph and Harvey were ready to be released to their forever homes back in the wild. Thank you to their carers Mia, Natalie, Tracey, James & Sarah for all your love and hard work. Thank you also to the release team for once again, finding the perfect new home for our Brushtail Possums.

19.01.2022 Did you know.......Tawny Frogmouth (one of my fav’s ) Their gorgeous plumage is a blend of spots, blotches and streaks of grey, brown, black and tawny feathers. This helps them blend into their surroundings perfectly. Unfortunately these beautiful nocturnal birds have been in decline since 2015. They are found throughout Australia including Tasmania.... They eat insects, worms, slugs, snails, and even small mammals, reptiles, frogs and small birds! They are not to be confused with owls and are actually more related to a Nightjar. See more

19.01.2022 If anyone meets the criteria, please apply!!

19.01.2022 Meet our Carer........Tammy This wonderful woman keeps us moving! This is our amazing secretary and is a wiz with documents Tammy has always wanted to be involved with animals (she actually wanted to be a zoo keeper!) Tammy just wanted to make a difference, even if it was just for one animal. Her first animal that she cared for was Hugo, a beautiful brushtail possum, which she was very fortunate to release onto her own property.

16.01.2022 Today is international Butterfly day. These amazing creatures are one of only a few animals in the world to completely change their whole ‘look’. Even though some only live for about 5 weeks, their life cycle is very important part of the food chain/ ecosystem. Unfortunately due to more people using pesticides in their gardens there has been huge declines in Butterflies across the world. By killing off the caterpillar and the eggs, this has drastically impacted the butter...flies. We need to be encouraging these animals into our gardens so that our other native species have a food source. See more

16.01.2022 Last chance to book into this weekends workshops. To book or enquire please email [email protected]

16.01.2022 Meet.........Sylvester a ringtail possum Our beautiful little man was found by a member of the public after a cat attack He was taken to hospital where he was put on antibiotics for a few days, he was then handed over to one of our amazing carers in mid July. He weighed only 90grams and was being fed a special possum milk 5 times a day! We are pleased to say that he is now in a crèche of 3 ringtails, on 1 milk feed a day and now weighs 410g!... Great job Kirsten! See more

15.01.2022 All creatures great & small, we love them all. Credit: Cesar Peuchmarin

14.01.2022 Don’t mess with the chicken https://www.facebook.com/jason.deangelo.9/videos/10219992704221731/

14.01.2022 9 More Ringtail Possums were released on Tuesday back into their natural habitat. These two creches of ringtails have been in care for the past few months. The first creche consisted of Miss Adelaide, Wellington, Shansi, Madam Chalet & Otto and were wonderfully cared for by our carers Karen, Jade & Kelly and the second creche was Monty, Fetch, Mouse and Oliver cared for by Kirsten. They all came into care for various reasons, some were found orphaned, others were from Dog and... Cat attacks and Monty was found clinging to her mothers back while being eaten by a python. Well done to everyone involved in rescuing, caring and releasing these beautiful possums.

13.01.2022 With all the wet weather we have been experiencing lately it's likely there will be an influx of Cane Toad eggs around! Cane toads breed at any time of the year but do prefer the wet season. Cane toads will lay their eggs in still or slow moving waters (creeks, ponds, dams) and look like the photo below, LONG STRANDS OF EGGS (frog eggs will look like a cluster of bubbles one surface)! Toads can lay up to 8000 - 30,000 eggs AT A TIME!!!! When compared to native Australian fr...ogs who typically lay 1000-2000 eggs per year, it's easy to see how they can quickly they can get out of control. Research has shown the easiest and most humane way to help control numbers is to remove strands of eggs in water! Check out your local waterways and see if you can find some toad eggs this weekend! #toadfacts #wildlifeseq #wildlifeseqinc #protectnativewildlife #nativewildlife #animalawareness #australiannativeanimals #protectthefrogs #nativefrogs #animals #australiananimals

12.01.2022 Ever wanted to learn how to care for our wildlife here on the Sunshine Coast? We are running our first round of workshops for 2021 in January & February places are limited & are filling up fast. To find out more or to register please email [email protected]

09.01.2022 This is heartbreaking..... please share this and spread the word about how beautiful pythons are! These animals are needed in our ecosystem. In Australia there is about 2 deaths a year from snake bites, of which none are from pythons. It is also illegal to kill these beautiful animals with a maximum penalty of 5 years behind bars and $77,000 in fines.

09.01.2022 Did you know........Ringtail Possum These gorgeous little marsupials with their light grey/ reddish brown fur, take their name from the way they use their tails. When their long white tipped tail isn’t holding onto something, they carry it curled up, like a coil. These nocturnal arboreal (tree dwellers) possums are super active foraging for food and being social but during the day they retreat as a family to a drey (a round nest made of twigs, leaves and bark). They love to eat a variety of native plants including eucalyptus, Lillypilly and flowers.

09.01.2022 A big thank you to Sheree!! She is a new member of Wildlife SEQ from Redcliffe and is excited for the next round of workshops where she will start her journey into caring. As well as donating linen to us, she is helping our organisation by putting a donation box at her home based salon and is always happy to tell her clients about the work Wildlife SEQ do. What would we do without generous people like Sheree

06.01.2022 Meet our amazing carer/member of the week Kirsten! Kirsten became a carer because growing up she had a love for and wanted to help animals! in particular our native animals! Her first animal was a common Brushtail Possum named Mogwai! He was in her care for 6 months before being released. Kirsten said " I'd like to teach my children that we can all make a difference in this world, and I love that by being a carer I can make a big difference for the animals that come into my ...care. Caring for animals can be hard work, but it is so rewarding when you get to watch them grow and finally be released back into the wild where it should be. Knowing that I have made a difference in the possums life is all the reward I need. Kirsten is not just a carer she also took on the roll of workshop and membership coordinator in October 2020. She said she has really enjoyed the position and loves talking to new members and hearing their enthusiasm about wanting to make a difference! It's amazing people like Kirsten who give so much time and love to our animals and organisation that make it such a great team to be a part of! Thank you Kirsten for all you do! We appreciate you and are so grateful to have you as a part of Wildlife SEQ Inc. #wildliferescue #animalrescue #wilifeseq #wildlifeseqinc #nativeanimals #notallheroswearcapes #volunteer #appreciatetion #thankyou #animalcarer

05.01.2022 A huge Thank you to Dan Murphy's at Coolum for all their support! We have had a donation box up there that has been filled a couple of times already this year. They have now asked for 2 boxes such super stars

05.01.2022 You asked & we listened. Here are our workshops for October. Book in early as numbers are limited due to Covid restrictions. To book please send us an email to [email protected] for more information.

04.01.2022 If you are wanting to feed the local birds in your area, please consider what you are using after all they are wild animals. Feeding our wildlife should be a treat for everyone involved and shouldn't be done on a daily basis. After all, you aren't the parents or main food supply for these birds. If you are wanting to leave something for the birds to eat, please use a good commercial nectar or seed mix or a beef heart chopped up and given in small amounts is a good alternati...ve for the meat eaters. The best way to look after them is to plant natives in your garden and let them forage for them selves. Credit to Healthy Wildlife for the picture.

04.01.2022 Today we will Remember all of them

04.01.2022 Its that time of year where snakes are on the move. Do you know what to do if you accidently get bitten? Snake bites are common in Australia. Each year around 3000 to 5000 snakebites a year happen in Australia and they account for 2 death per year. The bites occur around the home as well as out in the bush or other wild areas. Mostly, snakes attacks are a defensive response from people interfering with them, but also there is the occasional person who walks out their front ...door on a rural property to and treads on a snake. There are 2 different types of snake bite: Dry Bites: is when the snake strikes but no venom is released. Dry bites are painful and may cause swelling and redness around the area of the snake bite, but do not require antivenomous treatment. Venomous bites: are when the snake bites and releases venom into a wound. The symptoms of a venomous bite are a stinging or burning sensation on the skin, feelings of nausea, dizziness, anxiousness and confusion. In severe cases, the bite may result in paralysis or coma. As it is difficult to assess what type of snake bite it is, always treat any bite as a venomous bite and manage it as a medical emergency. The signs of a snake bite are usually two puncture wounds on the skin close together or a single or multiple straight scratch/ lacerations and swelling and pain around the bitten area. Other signs include headache, nausea or vomiting, drowsiness, blurred vision, breathing difficulties, cold and pale skin. As time is of the essence in this cases, knowing what to do and how to provide First Aid can help you to save a life. So here are the 5 things you should do: Don’t move the person, rest , calm and reassure them. Call 000 Place a clean dressing over the bite site this will absorb any venom and will help to identify the snake later. Bandage: if bitten on a limb, apply a broad pressure bandage around the bite, firmly. Then with a second bandage, start at the fingers or toes and firmly bandage upwards, covering as much as the limb as possible. Immobilize the limb with a splint or sling. Mark the bitten area with a pen, dirt or a small snip of the bandage so it can be easily identified by the medical staff. Try to make the person comfortable and reassure them that help is on their way. References: Red Cross. Be prepared with first aid basics. Retrieved from https://www.redcross.org.au/news-and-med//summer-first-aid. 09/11/2020 Queensland Health . Retrieved from https://www.health.qld.gov.au//what-to-do-if-you-get-bitte. 09/11/2020 Latest News Online. Feb 2019. Snakes in Australia the truth and the myths about getting bitten Retrieved from: https://www.theleader.com.au//the-truth-about-snakebites-/ Photo credit: Mathew Hampton

03.01.2022 Did you know.........the whole of September is dedicated to saving the Koala, but it all comes together for today...Save the Koala Day. The unique marsupials are only found wild in QLD, NSW, VIC and SA. It took our country’s leaders over 24 years to declare them as vulnerable and this new status only came into effect in 2015. Loss of habitat, dog attacks and cars are decreasing their numbers at drastic rates. After the bushfires of last year, it is estimated that their popula...tion could be as low as 43,000 in the wild. If you would like to help the Koala please head to savethekoala.com Let’s hope they are here for our grandkids to see See more

02.01.2022 Did you know.......The Greater Bilby It was National Bilby Day on September 8th (I’m a bit late sorry ) Bilby’s are a nocturnal marsupial of which we had 2 species, but unfortunately the Lesser Bilby is now believed to be extinct The Bilby grows to the size of a rabbit and lives in the desert areas of QLD, NT and WA. They dig burrows up to 2m long and eat insects , seeds, plant bulbs and fungi.... They have a backwards pouch and have 1-3 babies several times a year. Unfortunately the Greater Bilby is listed as endangered in QLD and vulnerable in the rest of Australia. See more

02.01.2022 Three pinkie Ringtail Possums came into care on the 25th May. Theo and Elvin - two twin boys were found after their mum had been attacked by a dog & Charlotte who's mother had also been attacked by a dog. Sadly both mothers and Charlotte's twin sister did not survive the attack. All three received ICU treatment for the first few weeks and were in an incubator and being fed 7 feeds per day (every 3-4 hours). Their carer Lauren, has worked tirelessly around the clock to give ...these little possums the very best of care and the best chance in life. Thank you Lauren - you are amazing, so much dedication you have. They have now been joined by 3 other girls making a creche of six and all are doing well.

01.01.2022 Did you know........The Rainbow Lorikeet This stunning parrot can be found along coastal regions across Australia living in a wide range of areas from woodlands, rainforests and well trees back yards. They are easily distinguishable due to their bright red beak and colourful plumage. Both the male and female look alike. You’ll find them in loud, fast flying flocks or communal roosts at dusk. They will lay their eggs in the hollow of a Eucalyptus tree, where both parents will... prepare the nest and feed the young, but only Mum will sit on the eggs. The Rainbow Lorikeet loves to eat flowers where they harvest the nectar and pollen, but they also eat fruits and seeds. See more