Native Wildlife Management
What happens to joeys when female kangaroos are shot?
Much of the public concern about the shooting of kangaroos stems from the killing of females and the resultant death of their joeys.
Is there a need to kill kangaroos or wallabies?
Due to a range of factors, including traditional farming practices, provision of man-made water sources, and land disturbance, kangaroo populations can reach very high densities in many areas of Australia.
What is the difference between commercial and non-commercial kangaroo and wallaby shooting?
Kangaroos and wallabies are shot in Australia for two main reasons. The first is commercial shooting for the purpose of obtaining meat for consumption and skins, with much of the product being exported overseas.
What are the risks to wildlife associated with barrier and cluster fencing?
Exclusion fencing has been used in various contexts in Australia to prevent predation and environmental damage by pest animal species for over a century. Predation by wild dogs and dingoes has a devastating impact on sheep and cattle, particularly young animals who suffer significantly from being chased and mauled.
What is the illegal wildlife trade and why is it inhumane?
The illegal wildlife trade is a multi-billion dollar global industry estimated to involve billions of individual animals. Wild animals are traded alive to be kept as pets or to be put on display or killed and their parts sold for consumption, traditional medicines, ornaments and jewellery.
What is being done to protect the Fraser Island dingoes?
Fraser Island, located off the Queensland coast at Hervey Bay, north of Brisbane, is home to one of the purest strains of dingoes in Australia.
What are the welfare issues with managing peri-urban kangaroos?
Peri-urban kangaroos are those who inhabit areas directly surrounding established metropolitan, urban, or regional centres. The welfare issues surrounding management of peri-urban kangaroos are complex and challenging, as they involve balancing prevention of harm to kangaroos whilst solving human-animal conflict situations. Why do peri-urban kangaroos need to be managed?
Is translocation a humane option for managing peri-urban kangaroos?
Peri-urban kangaroos are those who inhabit areas directly surrounding established metropolitan, urban, or regional centres. The welfare issues relating to the management of peri-urban kangaroos are complex and challenging, as they involve balancing prevention of harm to kangaroos whilst solving human-animal conflict situations.
Is fertility control a humane option for managing peri-urban kangaroos?
Fertility control is one option for managing kangaroo populations where conflicts may exist with human activity, for example peri-urban areas (areas adjacent to towns and cities).
How do we protect human safety and magpie welfare during spring?
Spring in Australia signals the breeding season for the iconic native Australian magpie, during which male birds may swoop to protect their nests. Although these swoops can be alarming, they are typically brief and targeted, rather than random acts of aggression.