Following the tragic bushfires people expect a photo of a scorched furry animal along with begging for funds. That is not the WILVOS way. We know that the number of wildlife that are found at or near a bushfire site immediately after a fire is close to zero. The...
Our WILVOS 5441 6200 Hotline has become extremely busy which is normal as Spring arrives. The tragic forest clearing all over the Sunshine Coast has meant a non-stop demand for rehabilitation of orphaned and injured wildlife. It is just depressing to see land so...
Our WILVOS Hotline 5441 6200 has been receiving so many calls about little ringtail possums in the last weeks. They are such vulnerable little creatures. There are almost always two joeys in pouch, very occasionally three, so we often have to ask people to check for...
I find our Australian laws for cruelty to animals are appalling. This latest terrible treatment of an echidna was a prime example. The culprit should have been fined, jailed and then deported. In Australia we have the most unique exquisite wildlife. We are so...
What a wonderful Queensland Garden Expo again this year at the Nambour Showgrounds. Thank you to the Sunshine Coast Council for again inviting us into their Living Backyard site. Each year there is more awareness of our environment. Gardeners are looking even more...
It’s been a busy time for such a variety of wildlife. WILVOS 5441 6200 Hotline has some wonderful volunteers who manage hotline shifts from their own home. They find the training fascinating and learn so much about our native animals from the information provided....
