Exploring the secret world of trees and their communication networks
21 March 2024 21 March is the International Day of Forests, a day to raise awareness and appreciation of the vital role that forests play in sustaining life on Earth. But did you know that forests are not just collections of passive plants but complex and dynamic...
QLD Govt. considers ban on opera house nets: Have your say!
19 March 2024 Fisheries Queensland is inviting feedback from fishers and the wider community on recreational fishing reform options, including the proposed ban on opera house-style nets (enclosed yabby traps). These reform options are outlined in a discussion paper,...
Wildlife Queensland intern Freya Thornton receives Holly Bryant Award
26 February 2024 Wildlife Queensland proudly announces Freya Thornton as the recipient of the Society’s Holly Bryant Award. The accolade holds special significance as it honours both the memory of a cherished colleague and the commitment of emerging...
Australian Wildlife Society and Wildlife Queensland collaborate to fund new greater glider project
26 February 2024 Wildlife Queensland is thrilled to join forces with the Australian Wildlife Society (AWS) to help protect greater gliders. The organisation kindly contributed $10,000 towards our new greater glider project, bringing us closer to our fundraising goal...
Wildlife Queensland Internship Program: Bridging academia and conservation
13 February 2024 In collaboration with universities, Wildlife Queensland has established a dynamic Internship Program that allows students to contribute to meaningful research and conservation efforts. The Internship Program operates through a well-defined...
Sunbathing wedge-tailed eagles surprise Wildlife Queensland project officer
31 January 2024 Wildlife Queensland’s project officer, Hannah Thomas, has uncovered a surprising behaviour in Australia’s largest bird of prey — the majestic wedge-tailed eagle (Aquila audax). These apex predators were caught on camera engaging in a...
Wildlife Queensland celebrates success of Wildlife Onesie FUNdraiser!
31 January 2024 Leading into Christmas, the engineering and environmental consultancy Engeny had a WILD time raising money for Wildlife Queensland. Donning their finest animal onesies, the Engenites enjoyed an afternoon of animal trivia and several rounds of...
Coexisting with crocodiles
30 January 2024 Recent concerns about increasing crocodile sightings in Queensland have prompted discussions on potential culls. However, a closer look reveals the situation is more complex. Striking a balance between human activities and preserving ecosystems...
Wildlife Queensland’s glider projects: Exciting updates and plans!
© Sam Horton; Josh Bowell Images left to right: Gizmo the greater glider, 2020 © Sam Horton; A Gizmo relative/lookalike, 2023 © Josh Bowell. 30 January 2024 It’s been a busy few months of glider surveys and sightings for our Queensland Glider Network (QGN)...
Wildlife Queensland projects update: From elusive quolls to butterfly corridors
22 December 2023 Wildlife Queensland project officer Hannah Thomas has been involved in several projects in South East Queensland these past few months. She has been busy gathering spotted-tailed quoll data, planting platypus habitat, creating butterfly corridors, and...