Yellow-bellied gliders: A closer look at their unique feeding habits
4 April 2024 Threatened yellow-bellied gliders have unique feeding habits, particularly in tapping tree sap. Recognising their feed trees can be a valuable tool for monitoring populations and understanding their behaviour. Monitoring yellow-bellied glider populations...
Exploring the secret world of trees and their communication networks
21 March 2024 21 March is the International Day of Forests, a day to raise awareness and appreciation of the vital role that forests play in sustaining life on Earth. But did you know that forests are not just collections of passive plants but complex and dynamic...
QLD Govt. considers ban on opera house nets: Have your say!
19 March 2024 Fisheries Queensland is inviting feedback from fishers and the wider community on recreational fishing reform options, including the proposed ban on opera house-style nets (enclosed yabby traps). These reform options are outlined in a discussion paper,...
Wildlife Queensland intern Freya Thornton receives Holly Bryant Award
26 February 2024 Wildlife Queensland proudly announces Freya Thornton as the recipient of the Society’s Holly Bryant Award. The accolade holds special significance as it honours both the memory of a cherished colleague and the commitment of emerging...
Australian Wildlife Society and Wildlife Queensland collaborate to fund new greater glider project
26 February 2024 Wildlife Queensland is thrilled to join forces with the Australian Wildlife Society (AWS) to help protect greater gliders. The organisation kindly contributed $10,000 towards our new greater glider project, bringing us closer to our fundraising goal...
Who’s visiting your backyard? Identifying wildlife from their scat
27 February 2024 | By Wenda Shurety Whether you’re in your backyard, exploring a park, or hiking through the bush, do you ever wonder what wildlife species are nearby? Even when wildlife isn’t readily visible, they often leave subtle traces of their...
Connecting people and planet on World Wildlife Day
© Canva NFP 26 February 2024 World Wildlife Day, celebrated annually on 3 March, is a global occasion to honour and raise awareness about the invaluable contributions of wild animals and plants to our planet. This year’s theme, “Connecting People and Planet:...
Wildlife Queensland Internship Program: Bridging academia and conservation
13 February 2024 In collaboration with universities, Wildlife Queensland has established a dynamic Internship Program that allows students to contribute to meaningful research and conservation efforts. The Internship Program operates through a well-defined...
Sunbathing wedge-tailed eagles surprise Wildlife Queensland project officer
31 January 2024 Wildlife Queensland’s project officer, Hannah Thomas, has uncovered a surprising behaviour in Australia’s largest bird of prey — the majestic wedge-tailed eagle (Aquila audax). These apex predators were caught on camera engaging in a...
Wildlife Queensland celebrates success of Wildlife Onesie FUNdraiser!
31 January 2024 Leading into Christmas, the engineering and environmental consultancy Engeny had a WILD time raising money for Wildlife Queensland. Donning their finest animal onesies, the Engenites enjoyed an afternoon of animal trivia and several rounds of...