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Terrified Kangaroo Defends itself in a dam in Arthurs Creek PDF Print
Friday, 27 November 2009 16:10

Kangaroo’s are highly social, sensitive, intelligent and extremely protective of their families and young. It is not a natural or normal occurrence for kangaroos to enter water unless they are threatened or chased. If a dog pursues a kangaroo into water, as was the case in this incident, the scared and terrified kangaroo to defend itself and its family mob will hold a dog underwater until the threat has passed. In some cases unfortunately, a joey may drown while its mother, fearing for her life, tries to defend and protect herself and young against a marauding dog.

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EARLY WARNING PDF Print
Wednesday, 11 November 2009 14:02

HEAT STRESS ALERT

Summer has come early this year with soaring temperatures affecting many kinds of wildlife already. Earlier this year a heatwave at the end of January took a major toll on our wildlife before the fires with a thousand fruit bats dying at Yarra Bend in Melbourne and hundreds of possums, mostly Ringtail possums and many koalas taken into care across the state suffering from heat exhaustion.

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Seeking Aviaries PDF Print
Monday, 09 November 2009 16:19
Wildlife Rehabilitators are in desperate need of aviaries for the upcoming summer months.  Aviaries need to be clean, in good condition and at least 2mt high x 1mt x 1mt.  If you have any aviaries then please contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
 
WildFriends Are There for Us PDF Print
Friday, 11 September 2009 16:46

Our wonderful WildFriend supporters give a set donation every month of the year so that our ‘wild friends’ in need can continue to be rescued and cared for. Your regular generous contributions enable us to make plans for the future and expand to meet the demands of wildlife in need.

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WV Member nominated in Film Festival PDF Print
Wednesday, 27 May 2009 18:09

Wildlife Victoria congratulates Fiona Corke, Wildlife Victoria's Media Coordinator, who has recently directed and produced a short film, WOUNDEAD which was selected for the 2009 St Kilda Film Festival, screening 26th – 31st May. 

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Hope and Beau Recovering from the Arrows of Cruelty PDF Print
Thursday, 14 May 2009 12:27

Beau 1Hope and Beau, the two young Eastern Grey Kangaroos that were callously struck with arrows and left to suffer and die are recovering at a shelter near Healesville.

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