Australia Travel Guide
Australian Wildlife
Wildlife Rescue
Australia's Native Wildlife is in trouble, with humans, loss of habitat, domestic pets, natural disasters all threatening each species existence. It is time for Australians to take notice and start helping to protect these animals.
Wildlife Rescue organisations play a huge part in saving the endangered and native animals of Australia. These organisations help to educate children and adults about each species and their environment, there are now many schools taking part in teaching their students how important it is to protect our wildlife.
Educating the public starts with not only information about the endangered species but what you can do to help them increase numbers, what to do if you find a sick or injured animal as well as basic first aid.
Most of Australia's native animals are shy creatures, they will not try to hurt a human unless they feel threatened. If you see an Australian animal it is best to stay still, take a few photo's if you can do so without crowding them and then leave the animal alone.
There have been many incidents where marsupials have been hit by cars on Australian roads. In the case of a dead female animal please carefully check their pouch for any live young, if you do find anything living in there the baby will need urgent medical attention whether it be in the way of taking it to a vet, RSPCA, wildlife organisation or sanctuary. Which ever is closest to where you are. Please move the dead animal off the road.
Wildlife Rescue is an important part of wildlife rehabilitation, run mainly by volunteers and qualified veterinarians. Wildlife Rescue workers are the first on the scene to help a sick or injured animal, they are the one's who help animals affected by drought, flood or natural disaster.
All Wildlife Rescue Organisations can be found in the local phone book, they run mostly on hard work and donations. Australia's Native Wildlife need all the help they can get.
