Emergency Hotline: 07 5441 6200

Our marsupial tragedies

The past few weeks have been very hectic on the WILVOS 5441 6200 hotline.  We all want our  little spot in this beautiful area of the world,  but the impact we have on the landscape is punishing.  Development is rampant and our wildlife suffer.  It is up to all of us...
Echidnas are unique and exquisite!

Echidnas are unique and exquisite!

The WILVOS 5441 6200 Hotline has an increase in calls about wildlife hit by cars at this time of year.  Unfortunately, early nightfall sees animals and humans all converging on the roads at the same time. The cool weather also brings an increase in echidna calls. ...
Indian Myna Birds Be Gone!

Indian Myna Birds Be Gone!

WILVOS appreciate the generosity of  Laurie and Tom Wall for inviting  us to have a wildlife information table at every Nambour Collectorama Fair.  There is always an amazing collection of antique and collectible goods there, and when the doors open at 7.30am people...
Be kind to our native animals.

Be kind to our native animals.

As a wildlife carer, I find it very disconcerting that many people appear to have some type of mental block when it comes to native animals.  If a dog or cat was lying out on the road or in the back yard for a couple of days, then everyone would check.  If the animal...
JOIN THE WILVO TEAM!

JOIN THE WILVO TEAM!

WILVOS are always ready to recruit new members and last week’s information day for new members was well-attended by some very enthusiastic people.  It is always a pleasure to meet people of all ages so interested in our Australian native wildlife. Most people have...
Barbed wire is barbaric!

Barbed wire is barbaric!

The WILVOS hotline 5441 6200  number receives a number of calls about wildlife caught in barbed wire.  These are really tragic cases as the pain must be terrible for the animals. It is not only barbed wire fencing but also the strands at the top of security fences...