Injured Wildlife

Little wattlebird (Anthochaera chrysoptera), an Australian honeyeater, perched amongst banksia flowers.

If you come across an animal that is in distress or injured, there's help close at hand.

Call your local wildlife rescue group, where volunteers specialise in rescuing and caring for our native fauna. They will let you know what you can do to help or will send out a volunteer if they can.

WIRES

Phone: 1300 094 737
Website: www.wires.org.au

Sydney Wildlife

Phone: 9413 4300
Website: www.sydneywildlife.org.au

In the meantime, if you have an injured or orphaned animal:

  • handle the animal as little as possible
  • place it in a towel or blanket
  • place it in a box in a warm, quiet room and do not give it food.
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