Divers Spot Kangaroo a Mile Out at Sea — And Race to Save It
A routine trip across the waters of South Australia turned into an extraordinary wildlife rescue when a boat crew spotted something they never expected to see swimming in the middle…
New Car Tech Uses Sound to Prevent Kangaroo Crashes
“The homeowners were distraught and crying.” Across Australia, encounters between vehicles and wildlife are a serious concern, and kangaroos are at the center of the problem. According to research from…
Rescuers Find Huge Animal Cowering Under Heavy Grate — Waiting For A Miracle
She had no way to get out. When Julie, a volunteer rescuer with WIRES Wildlife Rescue in Australia, got word that a large wild animal was trapped beneath a cattle…
Rescuers See Kangaroo Struggling With His Foot And Realize Something Is Wrong
He’d been getting worse over several days. Last week, a resident in suburban Australia glanced outside and saw a familiar sight — a large kangaroo in the yard. The local…
‘Easter bilby’ populations quadruple across Australian sanctuaries
The greater bilby population is rising sharply across several protected sites in Australia, with especially strong results reported in the Northern Territory’s red centre. A survey by the Australian Wildlife…
Driver Sees Huge Animal Trapped Upside Down In Fence And Screeches To A Stop
He’d been trapped for quite some time. While driving along a quiet road in Australia, a motorist noticed something unusual along the roadside. A large shape appeared tangled in a…
Tiny ‘Pouch-Cam’ Provides Rare Glimpse of Endangered Tree Kangaroo Developing Inside its Mother
A Rare Look Inside the Pouch Amazing “pouch-cam” footage is offering a rare glimpse into the hidden world of an endangered baby kangaroo. The joey was born at Chester Zoo…
Endangered Species Are Bouncing Back to 90% on Kangaroo Island Thanks to Predator-Proof Fence
Fencing Gives Wildlife a Second Chance On Australia’s Kangaroo Island, cat-proof fencing is delivering unexpected conservation success, allowing native wildlife to rebound dramatically after devastating bushfires. A Landscape Left Vulnerable…
Couple Hears A Clatter On Roof And Finds Unique Animal ‘Enjoying The View’
They needed expert help. An Australian couple got an unexpected shock when loud rattling noises came from above their home. Curious and concerned, they hurried upstairs, looked out a window…
New ghost marsupial related to the kangaroo found in Australia
Scientists exploring Western Australian fossil caves have identified a new bettong species and two new woylie subspecies. Scientists have identified a previously unknown species of native Australian marsupial closely related…