How can I help wildlife during a heatwave?
Provide water but not food Leave bowls of fresh, clean water out in shady locations. Shallow dishes are better for...
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What is the RSPCA’s view on keeping native animals as pets?
In the past, native animals could not be kept as companion animals unless a government permit was issued. However, over... -
How can I live happily with the possums on my property?
Brushtail and ringtail possums are both native marsupial species that have adapted well to urbanisation and are commonly found dwelling... -
I have birds nesting on the outside of my house, what should I do?
There are several species of birds that choose to build their nests around human habitation such as houses and sheds.... -
There’s a blue-tongue lizard in my backyard, what should I do?
The first thing to do is, relax! Blue-tongue lizards are not poisonous and do not pose any threat to people... -
There’s a snake in my backyard, what should I do?
The most likely time for people to encounter snakes in their garden is spring when the males are out looking... -
How can I live happily with flying foxes?
There are four types of flying foxes which are native to mainland Australia; black, grey-headed, little red and spectacled flying... -
How can I deter wild ducks and other birds from my swimming pool?
The following information provides some tips about how to deter ducks and other birds from pools: Change the landscape to... -
Can fruit-tree netting be wildlife friendly?
Yes, if you use the correct netting and install it properly, backyard fruit tree netting can be ‘wildlife friendly’. However, if... -
How can I stop birds flying into my windows or attacking my car?
Sometimes birds accidentally fly into windows as they cannot see the transparent glass and reflections on the surface of the... -
Should flying foxes be culled or dispersed to protect horses against Hendra virus?
Flying fox numbers are considered to be declining and some species are even classified as vulnerable to extinction. The reason... -
How can habitat loss affect animal welfare?
Habitat loss and fragmentation are significant threats to the welfare of individual animals, biodiversity and species survival. RSPCA Australia recognises... -
How can I safely attract birds and other wildlife to my backyard?
Birds and wildlife can be attracted to backyards in a way that creates harmony for plants, people and animals. The... -
What are the options to improve wild koala welfare?
Koalas are an iconic Australian species, known to attract thousands of tourists every year. Koalas living in the wild suffer... -
How do human activities impact koalas?
The koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) is an iconic Australian species primarily found in eucalypt forests along the eastern and southeastern coasts...