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© Wildlife QldPlatypusWatch: 20 Years protecting Queensland’s iconic platypus population
Wildlife Queensland’s PlatypusWatch program has been monitoring and protecting platypus in Queensland for 20 years! This past month, PlatypusWatch has been busy gathering data, raising awareness, planting platypus habitat and planning a platy-party.
© Wildlife QldUnveiling the remarkable achievements of Wildlife Queensland’s branches across Queensland
On 9 September, more than 40 people joined Wildlife Queensland on the beautiful Sunshine Coast to attend the Society’s Annual General Meeting and the 60th birthday celebrations for the Sunshine Coast & Hinterland Inc. Branch. Find out what our branches have achieved this past year.
© Canva NFPFlying-foxes: Guardians of biodiversity
This Biodiversity Month, we’re highlighting the unsung biodiversity heroes who bring life to our forests and help maintain ecosystem health — flying-foxes.
© Maleny Chocolate Co.Help “Name the Platypus Chocolate” and WIN!
This September, Wildlife Queensland and Maleny Chocolate Co. are inviting Australians to “Name the Platypus Chocolate”.
© Canva NFP/RBCN/Liquidity Marketing & CommunicationsCommunity 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).
© Canva NFP / Josh Bowell / Jasmine ZelenyBushfires 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.
© Canva NFPRecognising 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.
© Canva NFP / Paul Revie / Andrew Scanlan CCWildlife 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.
© National Fire Ant Eradication ProgramFire 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.