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Over and above for the birdwing – October 2017
We could not be more grateful for the success of our recent appeal to Bring Back the Birdwing which raised well over its target – all thanks to donors and supporters like you!
Balancing the bat argument – October 2017
As Brisbane residents demand the dispersal of local flying-fox camps, Wildlife Queensland balances the argument on behalf of our bats.
Big win for small wallaby – October 2017
Rangers and researchers are excited by a boom in bridled nailtail (BNT) wallaby numbers at Taunton National Park (Scientific) where funds raised by Wildlife Queensland have clearly been making a difference for this endangered species.
Inspiring sister project for cousin birdwing – October 2017
As Wildlife Queensland works to bring back the Richmond birdwing butterfly in south-east Queensland, a ‘sister project’ is giving a lifeline to the endangered Queen Alexandra’s birdwing of Papua New Guinea.
Bring Back the Birdwing update – September 2017
For all those supporting and following our current appeal to save the Richmond Birdwing Butterfly by planting 500 vines essential to the survival of this vulnerable species, we have many thanks and some great news.
Flying-foxes in decline — we’re taking action!
Wildlife Queensland can now confirm that flying-fox populations are in decline, and a policy for the protection of Queensland’s mainland flying-fox species is being developed — a key step in a campaign to enhance the conservation of these native species.
A Greater update – September 2017
An evening of spotlighting in Caboolture has yielded some unexpected results for the Queensland Glider Network’s latest project, funded by the Society’s Greater Idea appeal earlier in the year.
Wildlife Matters more than ever – September 2017
Land clearing, rising temperatures, Adani, a lack of connection with nature, and greener transport were among the issues that surfaced when Wildlife Queensland opened the climate change can of worms at its Wildlife Matters symposium in New Farm recently.
Wildlife Matters a ‘no-brainer’ – August 2017
With the Wildlife Matters symposium now only two weeks away, celebrity guest speaker Jon Dee dubs his support of this important event for wildlife a ‘no-brainer’.
Wildlife in a world of change – August 2017
For thousands of years, our world’s climate has been continuously and dramatically changing. Not only does this impact the survival of humans, our wildlife has become the innocent victim of our ever-changing world.
An election looms – August 2017
No matter the exact timing, an election will occur within the next eight months. It is time to determine which environmental commitments for our wildlife should be sought from the various political parties.
Opera house traps: the threat continues – August 2017
Opera House traps are still causing the drowning death of platypus and water rats in creeks and waterways across the country. Is current legislation clear and is the community really aware of the problems they cause?