EMERGENCY CONTACT & RESCUE

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Click on the link below to go to the section for information on what to do you find sick, injured or orphaned

What to do if you find a sick, injured or orphaned bat or flying fox?

DO NOT HANDLE THE BAT
call a wildlife carer as soon as possible
if a Flying Fox is on a fence, cover with a cloth to protect it from the sun and predators.
if dead on ground, using gloves, or a heavy cloth place in a box, then wash hands thoroughly in soapy water and call FAUNA

Call FAUNA on +61 7 5424 6055, your local Vet or 1300 ANIMAL

What to do if you find a sick, orphaned or injured possum?

wearing gloves, wrap animal in a cloth or towel and place in cardboard box
call a wildlife carer as soon as possible
if you find a DEAD possum please check to see if it is female, then check the pouch for young
if there is live young and it is fully furred please remove carefully and wrap in a warm cloth, If it is unfurred and still attached to the teat, DO NOT attempt to remove it, place the dead mother in a cardboard box and call FAUNA

Call FAUNA on +61 7 5424 6055, your local Vet or 1300 ANIMAL

What to do if you find a sick, orphaned or injured Macropod?

call a wildlife carer as soon as possible
if you find a DEAD Kangaroo/Wallaby please check to see if it is female, then check the pouch for young
If there is live young and it is fully furred please remove carefully and wrap in a warm cloth, if it is unfurred and still attached to the teat, DO NOT attempt to remove it and call FAUNA

Call FAUNA on +61 7 5424 6055, your local Vet or 1300 ANIMAL

What to do if you find a sick, injured or orphaned Koala?

Call FAUNA on +61 7 5424 6055, your local Vet or 1300 ANIMAL