Australians have more pet cats than ever before — more than 5 million in total. Local councils are embracing cat containment From November 1, Geelong City Council will join a fast-growing group of local governments in urban and regional areas that require pet cats to be securely contained 24 hours a day. The main reasons cited by local governments for …
Tasmania's "fractured" wildlife care system and a lack of carers are behind the suffering of sick, injured or orphaned animals. Key points: Tasmania and NSW’s Wildlife Information Rescue and Education Service work to place injured wildlife with carers However there are not enough carers to cope with the demand The Tasmanian Wildlife Rehabilitation Sector Strategy and Action Plan aims to …
Healthy rains have created a bumper season for native animals in South Australian nature reserves, and coaxed out some rarely seen species. Key points: Recent rain has helped native species thrive in SA An active malleefowl mound has been found for the first time in one region Some mouse species are being seen for the first time in 10 years …
PUERTO TRIUNFO, Colombia — Tucked between mountain ranges, the sprawling palace of Pablo Escobar was home to kangaroos, giraffes, elephants and other exotic animals — a private zoo of illegally imported animals that was the greatest ostentation of the feared drug kingpin as he reigned over the cocaine trade in Colombia. Here, elementary school students are used to walking past …
Fresh research shows that urban areas – like your backyard – could be a haven for native wildlife in Western Australia. Animals – like the critically endangered western ringtail possum – were tracked in Western Australia’s Albany region and researchers found many were living exclusively in residential gardens. From lush native vegetation to completely paved spaces with a lone tree …
