A Wild Future for the Brush-tailed Rock Wallaby
Why does the Brush-tailed Rock Wallaby need our help?
Brush-tailed rock wallabies are threatened by a severe predator imbalance and require intensive captive husbandry to survive as a species in Victoria.
What are we doing to give these wallabies Wild Futures?
Providing volunteer support to facilities participating in the Brush-tailed Rock Wallaby recovery effort, thus increasing the success of cross-fostering programs, the longevity of the captive population(s) of these wallabies and increasing the success of their return to the wild.
Our 5 year goal is to:
- Reinforce the work of Brush-tailed Rock Wallaby husbandry specialists at Tidbinbilla, Waterfall Springs and Adelaide Zoo.
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Brush-tailed Rock Wallabies
Only a handful of these once common wallabies remain in Victoria’s eastern ranges, but an innovative cross-fostering program is slowly building up their numbers in captivity, ready for an exciting reintroduction to the wild.
Only a handful of these once common wallabies remain in Victoria’s eastern ranges, but an innovative cross-fostering program is slowly building up their numbers in captivity, ready for an exciting reintroduction to the wild.
Red-tailed Black Cockatoos
Nesting trees and food are becoming harder and harder to find in Victoria and South Australia. Particular trees are needed in large numbers to bring this spectacular icon back from the brink.
Nesting trees and food are becoming harder and harder to find in Victoria and South Australia. Particular trees are needed in large numbers to bring this spectacular icon back from the brink.
Sea Turtles
These ancient sea creatures are among the most endangered animals on the planet. Their nesting beaches in northern Australia need urgent protection from predators and marine debris.
These ancient sea creatures are among the most endangered animals on the planet. Their nesting beaches in northern Australia need urgent protection from predators and marine debris.
Superb Parrots
Once common throughout central New South Wales, one of Australia's most striking birds is fast losing its breeding and feeding areas. Nesting trees and food resources are being planted to give the Superb Parrot a fighting chance in its most critical habitats.
Once common throughout central New South Wales, one of Australia's most striking birds is fast losing its breeding and feeding areas. Nesting trees and food resources are being planted to give the Superb Parrot a fighting chance in its most critical habitats.
Tree Kangaroos
In their Queensland tablelands homes, Tree Kangaroos are easy prey for wild dogs and road traffic as they move across cleared areas.
In their Queensland tablelands homes, Tree Kangaroos are easy prey for wild dogs and road traffic as they move across cleared areas.
