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How to convert a corner garden into a wildlife wonderland
Attract wildlife to your garden with this step-by-step guide to converting a corner garden into a wildlife wonderland.
How to build a frog pond
Frogs are disappearing from our backyards for many reasons, mainly from lack of water in which to breed, the overuse of pesticides and the cultivation of gardens. Find out how you can easily and inexpensively build a frog pond in your garden and bring those croaky night sounds back.
How to build a frog hotel
Frog hotels are a great way to encourage more frogs to visit your garden while giving them a safe space to live in.
Latest blogs
Building a baseline: echidna conservation through community engagement
Wildlife Queensland’s short-beaked echidna ecologist, Dr Kate Dutton-Regester, has successfully secured a Wettenhall Environment Trust grant for $9,292 for the ‘Building a baseline: echidna conservation through community engagement’ project.
Uncovering the secrets of echidnas: diggings and conservation
Dr Kate Dutton-Regester, a wildlife scientist and Wildlife Queensland’s EchidnaWatch Project Officer, is leading groundbreaking echidna research. Her work spans identifying echidna diggings, assessing the impacts of fire ants, training detection dogs, and uncovering the secrets of their habitats.
Beyond the buzz: Flies, nature’s undervalued heroes
For most of us, the sight of a housefly or bluebottle fly buzzing through the kitchen causes a wave of disgust. We associate them with dirt and decay—carriers of disease to be swatted away without a second thought. But what if these intruders we dismiss as pests are, in fact, important players in our world’s ecosystems? Flies may seem like unwanted guests, but their role in our world is far more extraordinary than we realise.
Protect your home and wildlife: Top fire-resistant native plants for Queensland backyards
As Queensland approaches bushfire season, it’s important to consider how our landscaping choices can influence fire risk and impact local wildlife.
A day in the life of an ecologist: Swapping the office for the rainforest
In our latest Wildlife Blog, Wildlife Queensland’s Communications Officer, Wenda Shurety, trades her keyboard for hiking boots to experience a day in the life of an ecologist.
The power of nature photography: An interview with Michael Snedic
Wildlife Queensland recently caught up with renowned Australian wildlife and nature photographer and tutor, Michael Snedic, to chat about his inspiring experiences in the field, his thoughts on the future of nature photography, and tips for budding photographers.
Top platypus-spotting tips
Despite their distinctive appearance with a duck-like bill, webbed feet and thick tail, spotting a platypus in the wild can be quite challenging due to their elusive nature. Increase your platypus-spotting success with these top tips.
5 fascinating facts about Australia’s iconic eucalypts
Eucalypts, those quintessentially Aussie trees, are a true-blue symbol of our land. With approximately 900 species of eucalypt on the planet, almost all of which are native to Australia, it’s no wonder they have their own national day on 23 March!
Who’s visiting your backyard? Identifying wildlife from their scat
Whether you’re in your backyard, exploring a park, or hiking through the bush, do you ever wonder what wildlife species are nearby? Even when wildlife isn’t readily visible, they often leave subtle traces of their presence. One such clue that nature leaves behind is scat, the faeces of animals.
Connecting people and planet on World Wildlife Day
On Sunday 3 March 2024, join us in celebrating Queensland’s incredible biodiversity and taking action to protect it. From wildlife conservation events to community clean-up efforts, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved and make a difference.
Attracting native bees in South East Queensland: Plant selection guide
Establishing a bee-friendly garden or balcony is a fantastic way to aid the environment and bolster the survival of native bees and other essential pollinators. Explore our list of bee-attracting plants.
Keen to Go Green?
Many nature-lovers who attend Wildlife Queensland’s webinars, meetings or workshops express enthusiasm for revegetating their properties with native flora. Here are 9 simple steps to getting started with your rewilding project.
