Australian Wildlife Conservancy

Without wattle, what'll wildlife eat? Happy National Wattle Day from AWC! In addition to being Australia's floral emblem, these incredible plants feed many of Australia's threatened and iconic species, including the Gang-gang cockatoo (Endangered), Red-tailed black cockatoo (Critically endangered), Leadbeater's possum (Critically endangered), and Wattle goat moth (Endangered). From food to shelter, wattles offer a lifeline to so many native species. Let's protect these golden blooms and the biodiversity they support! 📸 W Lawler/AWC #AWC #AustralianFlora #NationalWattleDay #Gardening

Happy Feather's Day - sorry - Father's Day! 👨👧👧🐣 Birds truly are the champions of fatherhood. From single parent cassowaries to same sex swan fathers, these dedicated dads go above and beyond. Learn more about their unique parenting 👉 https://lnkd.in/gGEraHgC PS. Download our Father’s Day eCard pack 👉 https://lnkd.in/gejek8bc 📸 T Moyle, Jack Sullivan / Alamy Stock Photo, AWC #AWC #AustralianWildlife #AussieBirds #FathersDay

Meet Holly – AWC’s weed wrangler in Cape York! Assistant Sanctuary Manager Holly Stock lives with her husband Nick and their two children at Piccaninny Plains Wildlife Sanctuary on Wik and Wiky Way Country, Queensland. Here, Holly's role is never the same on any given day – from helping with homework and growing the family’s own veggies, to weed and fire management, and mustering cattle and feral animal removal. Learn about Holly’s work 👉 bit.ly/AWC-Holly 📸 H Stock/AWC #AWC #AustralianWildlifeConservancy #MeetTheTeam #StaffSpotlight #PeopleOfAWC

Positive conservation news to end another month 🙌 We're breaking up your newsfeed with some of the top stories we shared this month. Which is your favourite? Let us know in the comments! #AWC #AustralianWildlife #AWCInTheField #PositiveNews #ConservationOptimism

Meet Queensland's Hidden Dragon... Boyd's Forest Dragon 🐉 In Queensland’s dense rainforests, there lives a true master of disguise: Boyd's Forest Dragon. Though perched at eye level, this tree-dwelling species is extremely hard to spot, thanks to its brilliant camouflage and stealthy behavior. A true ninja, it moves subtly, keeping the tree trunk between itself and any potential threat, or waiting patiently for the perfect moment to strike unsuspecting insects. Unlike other lizards that bask in the sun, this rainforest specialist allows its body temperature to flow harmoniously with the air around it (thermoconforming rather than thermoregulating). This means it can remain active even during rain, a common occurrence in its tropical home. 📸 Lophosaurus boydii. 📍 Brooklyn Wildlife Sanctuary, where AWC protects over one hundred reptile species. W Lawler/AWC #BoydsForestDragon #HiddenDragon #AWC #AustralianWildlifeConservancy

Peek-a-Shark-Bay-Mouse 🐭! Camera-shy mammals are coming out of their shells, or hollows, to explore biodegradable ReHabitat Pods by ReHabitat. The pyramid-shaped units were deployed to monitor small and skittish species that evade motion sensor cameras and avoid baited lures at Faure Island Wildlife Sanctuary in the Shark Bay World Heritage Area and Mt Gibson Wildlife Sanctuary in Western Australia’s Wheatbelt. Over 1,500 images were recorded of notoriously shy native animals including the cryptic Shark Bay Mouse and the termite-eating Numbat. Read more about the monitoring program 👉 https://lnkd.in/gK6Z7ZMr 📸 AWC Macquarie University #conservation #wildlife #australianwildlife #rehabitatpods #wildlifephotos

Send love to the dad in your life with an AWC Father’s Day eCard 💙 Featuring Australia’s best father role models, these Aussie bird eCards are the perfect digital gift. Download the pack 👉 https://lnkd.in/gejek8bc #AWC #AustralianWildlife #FathersDay

#TBT: This International Dog Day, give a round of a-paws for three generations of sanctuary working dogs! 🐕 These capable canines were first trained in the classics - sit, come, and stay - before advancing to specialised tasks. They've learned cattle wrangling, plus tracking and holding feral cats and pigs (without contact) until help arrives. During their time at Piccaninny Plains, they assisted in the tracking of well over one hundred cats. AWC is grateful for the amazing working dogs across Australia which contribute to wildlife conservation daily, and for their amazing trainers. Leave a comment if you'd like to see Piccaninny Plains' newest pup trio featured soon 🐕 📸 S Gray/AWC #WorkingDog #AWC #SnifferDog #AnimalsHelping Humans #K9Unit #WorkingDgs #Conservation #AustralianWildlife

#TBT: This International Dog Day, give a round of a-paws for three generations of sanctuary working dogs! 🐕 These capable canines were first trained in the classics - sit, come, and stay - before advancing to specialised tasks. They've learned cattle wrangling, plus tracking and holding feral cats and pigs (without contact) until help arrives. During their time at Piccaninny Plains, they assisted in the tracking of well over one hundred cats. AWC is grateful for the amazing working dogs across Australia which contribute to wildlife conservation daily, and for their amazing trainers. Leave a comment if you'd like to see Piccaninny Plains' newest pup trio featured soon 🐕 📸 S Gray/AWC #WorkingDog #AWC #SnifferDog #AnimalsHelping Humans #K9Unit #WorkingDgs #Conservation #AustralianWildlife

Did you miss our recent webinar? The recording is now available 🎙️ Dive into the details of our national Ecohealth monitoring program with Dr Holly Sitters. https://lnkd.in/gK9MPFh3 #AWC #AustralianWildlife #Ecohealth #Science