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Help “Name the Platypus Chocolate” and WIN!
This September, Wildlife Queensland and Maleny Chocolate Co. are inviting Australians to “Name the Platypus Chocolate”.
Community collaboration continues: Wildlife Queensland and West Village working to safeguard threatened Richmond birdwing butterfly
Wildlife Queensland and the Richmond Birdwing Conservation Network (RBCN) continue to join forces with West Village to enhance the recovery of the threatened Richmond birdwing butterfly (Ornithoptera richmondia).
Bushfires pushing Australia’s arboreal wildlife, including gliders, to the brink
The devastating impact of bushfires on gliders has raised urgent concerns about the future of these remarkable creatures.
Recognising Queensland snakes on National Threatened Species Day
National Threatened Species Day, observed on 7 September each year, is dedicated to honouring nearly 2000 endangered Australian plant and animal species.
Wildlife Queensland welcomes new network to safeguard precious cliff environments
Wildlife Queensland is proud to announce the establishment of the Cliff Conservation Alliance, a new network dedicated to the conservation and protection of cliff environments.
© Canva NFP / Wildlife QueenslandAct now to save Queensland’s platypus and other aquatic wildlife!
Wildlife Queensland is making an urgent plea to Queenslanders to support the Society’s campaign to ban the use of deadly opera house nets (enclosed yabby traps).
© Wildlife QueenslandPlatypus Month kicks off with research updates and a new team of conservation researchers
In celebration of Platypus Month this August, Wildlife Queensland’s PlatypusWatch Project Officer, Tamielle Brunt, shares her latest research findings and introduces three new platypus researchers.
Fire ants threaten wildlife and ecosystems in Australia
Invasive fire ants are one of Australia’s greatest environmental threats. So, why has the Australian Government slashed spending on their eradication?
© Josh BowellEOFY 2023 appeal wrap-up
As the curtain falls on another financial year, we would like to extend a big thank you for your incredible support in helping to protect and conserve Queensland’s precious wildlife.
Exciting updates from PlatypusWatch
PlatypusWatch project officer Tamielle Brunt and her team have been busy bees these last few months, creating lots of fantastic news to share with you.
Unveiling the echidna pouch: Insights from recent research
Recent research conducted by echidna expert Dr Kate Dutton-Regester provides valuable insights into the morphological changes associated with echidna pouch development.
3 ways driving affects our wildlife
Cars play a huge part in our lives, but what about their impact on our wildlife? Recent evidence has highlighted three detrimental effects of driving vehicles that harm wildlife.