National Parks and Wildlife Service warns of dangers of inappropriate feeding
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
In July the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service issued a press release urging the community to refrain from taking care of injured and orphaned native wildlife, but rather to always call WIRES, or your local vet or qualified carer. No matter where you are in Australia, our 24/7 Wildlife Rescue Office will be able to send an alert for a nearby rescuer or provide you with the contact details of a rescue group in your area.
The plea was issued in July because winter often sees an alarming increase in kangaroos, wallabies, wallaroos and wombats being struck by cars, and many will have a joey in their pouch. The press release reminded the community that native animals have very specific dietary requirements and will often suffer irreversible harm if fed the wrong food.
You can read the press release by visiting: https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/news/more-harm-than-good-plea-for-wildlife-care-to-be-left-to-trained-experts
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