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Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland (Wildlife Queensland) is the longest-running wildlife conservation organisation in Queensland. For more than 60 years we’ve worked to protect and conserve at-risk species and habitats, advocating for better environmental policy, delivering vital on-ground conservation programs, and raising awareness of wildlife conservation issues through education and community engagement.
Ban enclosed yabby traps in Queensland now!
Enclosed yabby traps (opera house nets) continue to cause the drowning deaths of our native aquatic wildlife, including platypus, rakali and turtles. The current regulations are insufficient and confusing, as evidenced by illegal usage and disregard for the law.
Following the lead of other states in banning these traps in all waters, Wildlife Queensland calls for a comprehensive ban on the sale, possession and use of enclosed yabby traps in Queensland.
Explore platypus conservation this September
This September, Wildlife Queensland PlatypusWatch is joining the ACF Platy-Project month of action to help protect our iconic platypus.
Join ecologist Dr Tamielle Brunt for a FREE PlatypusWatch Walk & Talk, where you’ll learn more about these unique animals and how you can play a role in their conservation by monitoring and recording observations.
Latest news
© EcopixWildlife Queensland meets with Minister Linard: A promising dialogue on environmental issues
Wildlife Queensland’s President, Peter Ogilvie, and Secretary, Des Boyland, recently met with Environment Minister Leanne Linard to discuss critical environmental concerns.
© Josh BowellWildlife Queensland and advocates urge immediate protection for greater glider habitat amid logging concerns
Urgent calls for state-owned land protection and new national parks intensify as logging continues in endangered species habitats.
© Neil AndisonLatest news from our PlatypusWatch Community OfficerÂ
Wildlife Queensland’s PlatypusWatch Community Officer, Neil Andison, continues to campaign for the ban of enclosed yabby traps (opera house nets) in Queensland. Read the latest update.
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How we work
Protecting wildlife
Protecting and connecting threatened species through our innovative surveying and monitoring programs and key habitat restoration projects.
influencing choices
Cooperating with local & state governments and conservation groups to develop policies & campaigns that protect our state’s natural heritage.
engaging communities
Educating and engaging people and communities, the foundation of our Society, to inspire change and achieve positive conservation outcomes.
Species spotlight: Platypus
The aquatic, egg-laying platypus is one of Australia’s most bizarre and iconic mammals. Unfortunately, its habitat in Queensland has shrunk by 27 per cent over 30 years, and its numbers are declining.
Platypus populations occur throughout Tasmania and up the east coast of Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland as far as Cooktown. The platypus is now extinct in South Australia though Kangaroo Island has an introduced population.
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