Recent Changes to Species Listings under the Nature Conservation Act 1992 (QLD)
On 30 April 2021, 46 reclassifications were made to the conservation status of fauna and flora species under the Nature Conservation Act 1992 (NCA) and updated within the WildNet database. The spotted-tailed quoll (southern subspecies) was upgraded...
Government Releases New 10 Year Threatened Species Strategy
This week, Threatened Species Commissioner Sally Box announced the launch of the Australian Government’s new 10-year Threatened Species Strategy. The federally endangered Glossy Black-Cockatoo. Image © ResourcePix The Threatened...
Recruitment Drive for UQ Animal Ethics Committee Members
The University of Queensland has approached Wildlife Queensland seeking assistance in locating potential Category C members for their various Animal Ethics Committees. An Animal Ethics Committee (AEC) comprises a balance of specialist members from the...
Wildlife Queensland Launches PlatypusWatch in the Upper Dawson Workshops
Wildlife Queensland’s PlatypusWatch Network and Upper Dawson Branch will run two workshops in the Taroom region on 26 June 2021 for community members who would like to learn about platypuses and how they can get involved in an exciting citizen science project to...
Logan Event Series Shines Light on Vulnerable Greater Glider
Wildlife Queensland is running a series of free events between 29 May and 20 June aimed at engaging and educating Logan residents and the broader community about the vulnerable greater glider. Image © Josh Bowell Kicking off on 29 May, the series, which is being...
A ‘Batty’ thank you to BCRQ!
5 May 2021 Last month, Wildlife Queensland was pleased to donate part of the proceeds from the 2020/2021 Batty Boat Cruise season to Bat Conservation and Rescue Qld Inc. (BCRQ) as a thank you for their generous participation in our Batty Boat Cruises this year....
WPSQ Projects Update: APRIL 2021
Richmond Birdwing Conservation Network Richmond birdwing butterfly planting workshop In partnership with Moreton Bay Regional Council, Wildlife Queensland’s Richmond Birdwing Conservation Network (RBCN) held a vine planting workshop for bush care volunteers and Land...
Volunteers Needed to Plant Trees to Help Wildlife in the Scenic Rim
5 May 2021 Wildlife Queensland’s Scenic Rim Branch is working on a wildlife corridor plan to link critical habitats across the Scenic Rim. The Scenic Rim is a heavily fragmented part of South East Queensland, with old-growth national parks separated by large expanses...
Fraser Coast Branch Backyard BioBlitz Program
31 March 2021 Author: Vanessa Elwell-Gavins (President, Wildlife Queensland Fraser Coast Branch) Wildlife Queensland Fraser Coast used the COVID pandemic to set up a new activity for members and other wildlife enthusiasts in our community. The Backyard...
Meet Pollyanna the Platypus
Pollyanna the platypus is a part of important population research being conducted by Tamielle Brunt, PhD Candidate from the University of Queensland and PlatypusWatch ecologist for Wildlife Queensland. This research aims to determine how platypus populations are...