Wildlife Emergency Numbers:
* Remember, if you find injured, sick or orphaned wildlife call Wildlife Victoria on :
* 13 000 WILDLIFE
* 13 000 94535 - 24 Hour Wildlife Emergency
* Carlisle River Wildlife Shelter - Otway Ranges, Victoria : (03)52350202
Wildlife Handling Tips:
• Remember your own safety always comes first
• If you see an animal beside the road pull over only when it is safe to do so and put your hazard lights on
• Approach the animal carefully and cover it with a towel or blanket to calm it and contain it
• If it is small enough place it in a pillowcase or place it on a towel in the bottom of a well ventilated box and cover it securely
• Stress is the major killer of injured animals so keep handling and disturbance to minimum
• Place box in a warm, dark and quiet area (no radio)
• Keep domestic animals and children well away
• Do not attempt to feed or force it to drink
• For the sake of the animal take it as quickly as you can to a licensed wildlife carer
• If it is a large animal, or you are unsure, immediately call Wildlife Victoria for a trained wildlife rescuer
• Always try to remain with an injured animal until a rescuer arrives, staying at a safe distance so as not to distress it
• you cannot remain with the animal note distinct land marks and mark the location with crossed sticks, plastic bags tied to a tree (or in some other readily identifiable fashion) so the rescuer can see it easily
• If the animal is dead, check it for a pouch to see if it has young
joeys still alive. Never pull a joey from a teat but rather cut the teat
• Keep a rescue kit in your car containing a towel, pillow case, blanket and scissors
Carlisle River Wildlife Shelter:
Below are some of the wildlife that have been nursed back to health while under the care of Carola & Ron at the Carlisle River Animal Shelter.
 Click On Injured Kangaroo To View More Photos & Details!
Natural Wildlife Photos:
Thanks for visiting this page! Below are some wildlife photos I have taken on our property. Click on the images below to see more snapshots.
Click On King Parrot Below For Photos
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