EMERGENCY CONTACT & RESCUE
Emergency Rescue SE QLD, call +61 7 5424 6055
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Click on the link below to go to the section for information on what to do you find sick, injured or orphaned
FLYING FOXES & BATS
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
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POSSUMS & GLIDERS
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
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KANGAROOS & WALLABIES
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
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KOALAS
What to do if you find a sick, injured or orphaned Koala?
- call a wildlife carer as soon as possible
- DO NOT HANDLE, as Koalas have very sharp claws and teeth
- place a box or basket over the Koala to prevent it from moving and call FAUNA
Call FAUNA on +61 7 5424 6055, your local Vet or 1300 ANIMAL
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