Advanced Macropod Course 2023-24
Our fourth Advanced Macropod Training Course is a Six-module course series.Join us on the 12th of November for Module 1: Macropod Fence Injury Rescues, Treatment, and Rehabilitation, the first instalment of our six-module course series.Dates for Modules 2-6 will be announced soon.Modules:1. Macropod Fence Injury Rescues, Treatment, and Rehabilitation2. Post Trauma Stress Therapy3. Herpesvirus and Respiratory Problems4. Crystalluria5. Renal Failure6. Mouth ProblemsCertificates provided for each c
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Rosemary is “Australia Day Citizen of the Year” for Bungendore
On Australia Day Rosemary was recognised for her services to wildlife rescue and recovery in the Palerang Shire at a ceremony at the council chambers in Bungendore. With Steve, Rosemary has rescued and helped in the recovery of more than 4000 injured wildlife over the past 15 years. In 2015 alone more than 350 wild animals were taken in to the self-funded Possumwood Wildlife Recovery and Research Centre for treatment and recovery.
November new-comers
Possumwood had 10 rescues in November -a bit quieter than the previous month with 20 rescues. Steve was called to help a 20 kg Eastern grey (EG) kangaroo hit on the Kings highway. I met him as I was returning from the wildlife vet -Dr Howard Ralph at about midnight. Unfortunately this animal did not survive the night but at least he was safe and comfortable with analgesia, sedation and a soft, warm bed.Benice -a helper at Possumwood dreads full moon as this is when in good weather the animals a
Ill wind in Wamboin: What’s killing our young eastern grey kangaroos?
There has been a mystery illness killing the juvenile (last year’s joeys) Eastern Grey Kangaroos in the Wamboin /Bywong area over the last 2 months. The first cases we became aware of were rescues by experienced wildlife carers in the local area; Jo Walker, Tony and Terry Cooper and ourselves. The animals were so weak that the rescuers could often just walk up to them and wrap them in a blanket. Most would die within 12-24 hours despite treatment with warmth and security, fluids antibiotics and
2020 AUSTRALIAN BUSHFIRE CRISIS
Preparing for the next wildlife catastropheAlmost all the 30 fire victims that came to Possumwood have now recovered and been released. Just a few more that had the worst burns are waiting to return to the wild over coming weeks. The past ten months dealing with the fire victims together with all the other injury trauma cases that ordinarily come in has been exhausting for Rosemary and me.Our results have been excellent, and we have learnt a lot on top of the experience we gained treating and ca
Possumwood to be on display in India
The Wildlife Trust of India has asked Possumwood to present its work with Australian wildlife in the Protecting Animals Seminar Series at the Third Minding Animals Conference in New Delhi in January. In addition, Steve and Rosemary will be presenting two papers on wildlife emotional behaviour in the academic section of MAC3.
Two grants to Possumwood
This week Possumwood Wildlife secured two grants to assist with its operation. Both grants recognise the significant contribution Possumwood makes to wildlife wellbeing.The first grant is from Voiceless, the animal protection organisation.The second grant is from the NSW Wildlife Council to help with an upgrade to the large macropod enclosure.
A Great Summer Read
Gypsy Wulff’s new book Turning Points in Compassion is a great read this Summer for those interested in the compassionate lives of animal advocate personalities around the world. Steve is interviewed for his work as founder and president of the Animal Justice Party of Australia.
Steve and Rosemary speak at the MAC3 International Conference on Animals in New Delhi
Steve and Rosemary delivered three papers at the Third International Minding Animals Conference in New Delhi in January. One paper was on the work they do for injured wildlife at Possumwood, a second was concerned with neuropsychological issues in Australian kangaroos and the third was about wildlife knowledge systems and the epistemological implications for environmental analysis.