The Latest Breaking News from Wildlife Victoria

Possums in the roof, koalas in bed: study shows how animals resort to Australian homes after habitat loss

Microbats and wombats among the most common species found in buildings, with some discovered in letterboxes or air conditioning systems

The Guardian - AU · Sep 5

Death trap: what to do about the everyday items catching and killing Australian wildlife

Thousands of native animals get caught in back yard fruit nets, fences and fishing line every year. Here’s what you can do to help

The Guardian - AU · Jul 11

More than 80% of flying fox colony wiped out as January heatwaves kill thousands of bats

Only 180 bats survived intense heat in South Australian town, including 34 babies that carers say face months of recovery

The Guardian - AU · Feb 4

Anger as trigger to be pulled on duck hunting season

Animal rights advocates have doubled-down on concerns for endangered birds in Victorian wetlands ahead of the start of duck hunting season.

AAP · Apr 8, 2024

Dwindling duck numbers 'demand hunting ban'

Leading animal advocates have renewed calls for a duck hunting ban in Victoria, saying survey data only adds to evidence in favour of abolishing the sport.

AAP · Dec 13, 2023

Killing kangaroos could be banned in metro Melbourne in plan hailed as ‘step in the right direction’

Reduced kangaroo populations and urban sprawl prompt proposal to end commercial culling in 10 council areas

The Guardian - AU · Nov 24, 2023

With hundreds of call-outs every day, wildlife rescue services can help us understand the threats to our native animals

Imagine coming across an injured kangaroo on the side of the road. Or a bat entangled in fruit tree netting. Would you know who to call to get help?

The Conversation · May 22, 2023

Beginning of the end? Subdued start to duck hunting season at Victoria’s Lake Buloke

Season kicks off with animal rights campaigners outnumbering hunters at one location amid a parliamentary inquiry

The Guardian - AU · Apr 26, 2023

One hundred ducks reportedly found dead at Victoria's Bells Swamp, as authorities investigate

Concerned locals raise the alarm after noticing dead ducks in a nature conservation reserve in Central Victoria. Initial test results show no signs of human involvement in the deaths.

ABC News · Feb 12, 2023

Wildlife service calls for duck hunt ban

Wildlife Victoria has joined calls for the state to ban duck hunting as the Andrews government weighs up the move before a new season announcement.

AAP · Jan 25, 2023