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© Josh BowellYellow-bellied gliders: A closer look at their unique feeding habits
Threatened yellow-bellied gliders have unique feeding habits, particularly in tapping tree sap. Recognising their feed trees can be a valuable tool for monitoring populations and understanding their behaviour.
© Canva NFPExploring the secret world of trees and their communication networks
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 communicate, cooperate and care for each other?
© Canva NFP/Wildlife QldQLD Govt. considers ban on opera house nets: Have your say!
Fisheries Queensland is inviting feedback until 9 May 2024 from fishers and the wider community on recreational fishing reform options, including the proposed ban on opera house style nets (enclosed yabby traps).
© Ecopix / Freya ThorntonWildlife Queensland intern Freya Thornton receives Holly Bryant Award
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 conservationists.
© Josh BowellAustralian Wildlife Society and Wildlife Queensland collaborate to fund new greater glider project
Join forces with the Australian Wildlife Society and Wildlife Queensland to become Guardians of the Greater Gliders and help secure a brighter future for these endangered marsupials.
© EcopixWildlife Queensland Internship Program: Bridging academia and conservation
In collaboration with universities, Wildlife Queensland has established a dynamic Internship Program that allows students to contribute to meaningful research and conservation efforts.
© Wildlife QldSunbathing wedge-tailed eagles surprise Wildlife Queensland project officer
Wildlife Queensland’s project officer, Hannah Thomas, uncovered a surprising and previously undocumented behaviour in Australia’s largest bird of prey – the majestic wedge-tailed eagle.
© EngenyWildlife Queensland celebrates success of Wildlife Onesie FUNdraiser!
Leading into Christmas, the engineering and environmental consultancy Engeny had a WILD time raising money for Wildlife Queensland.
© Canva NFPCoexisting with crocodiles
Recent concerns about increasing crocodile sightings in Queensland have prompted discussions on potential culls. However, a closer look reveals the situation is more complex.
© Sam Horton; Josh BowellWildlife Queensland’s glider projects: Exciting updates and plans!
It’s been a busy few months of glider surveys and sightings for our Queensland Glider Network (QGN) and the Yellow-bellied Glider Project team! Their latest adventures include a search for Gizmo, the face of the Christmas appeal, and exciting yellow-bellied glider sightings.
© Wildlife QldWildlife Queensland projects update: From elusive quolls to butterfly corridors
Wildlife Queensland project officer Hannah Thomas has been busy gathering spotted-tailed quoll data, planting platypus habitat, creating butterfly corridors, and installing greater glider hollows.
© Steven Nowakowski / Josh BowellTaking the green out of green energy? Balancing wind power growth with wildlife conservation in Queensland
Wind power is an integral part of the energy mix for the global transition to a cleaner, more sustainable future. However, it could seriously affect our ecological systems and threatened species if inappropriately located and insensitively developed.