Riverina Wildlife Health
DO NOT TOUCH OR HANDLE Birds of Prey. Birds of Prey (also known as Raptors) are eagles, hawks, owls and similar birds. They are hunting birds with very strong talons and large beaks which can cause serious injuries in people. If you have identified a sick or injured Bird of Prey contact WIRES […]
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Chytrid fungus causes a fungal infection in the skin of frogs and is the most important cause of frog population declines in Australia and globally. Chytrid fungus is present in NSW and is expected to be present in the Riverina. Affected frogs may appear normal, have red skin or increased skin shedding, or may
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DO NOT TOUCH OR HANDLE venomous snakes. Australia has many species of venomous snakes which can inflict a fatal bite. Most snake bites occur when people are attempting to handle or injure a snake. If you are unable to identify the species of snake, you should treat it as though it is venomous.
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Wildlife may cause injury if not handled correctly or have diseases that can infect people. You should not attempt to rescue a native animal if you don’t have the proper skills. If it is safe for both you and the animal, here are some things you can do while waiting for a wildlife rescuer
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Frogs and other amphibians are very sensitive to changes in their environment and may show the effects of these changes sooner than other species in the same location. Australia is home to over 200 species of frog, most of which are only found here. To protect these unique species, it is very important to understand
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Australia is home to more than 800 bird species, and nearly half of these species are only found here. Birdwatching is a great way to learn more about Australia’s unique species and spend time outdoors in the environment. Sick birds: Sick or injured birds should be taken to a local veterinarian as soon as
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DO NOT TOUCH OR HANDLE any species of bat. Bats may be infected with Australian bat lyssavirus, which is very similar to rabies. This virus causes a fatal infection in people. Bats must only be handled by trained and vaccinated wildlife rescuers. Please contact WIRES Riverina on 1300 094 737 for assistance with sick
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