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📢 ICYMI: Protecting Wildlife through the Rule of Law 🦅 Joined by Carol Day of Leigh Day, 42BR's Marcia Hyde and Richard Furniss discuss topics such as Habitat Preservation, Badger Culling, Gamebird Introduction, Protecting Wild Birds, Beaver Reintroduction, and the ongoing issue of Raptor Persecution. Watch the recording below: https://lnkd.in/e66qiWPN #Wildlife #AnimalWelfare #Webinar

Incorporating knowledge about non-profit organizations, animal rescue efforts, wildlife education, and wildlife conservation is paramount. Educating individuals of all ages is vital in conveying the message that where wildlife is absent, life itself is compromised. https://lnkd.in/gyA6s4ng

$3.5 𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒌𝒐𝒂𝒍𝒂 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒓𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑵𝑺𝑾   The NSW Government is delivering on its commitment to provide additional support to wildlife hospitals, koala protection and research with more than $3.5 million in new funding provided to three regional wildlife care facilities. Koalas in the state’s north will have a more secure future with $1.4 million allocated to complete construction of the Northern Rivers Wildlife Hospital in Wollongbar. Friends of the Koala, based in Lismore, will receive a $110,000 grant to vaccinate 300 koalas against chlamydia, and develop a koala database. This funding builds on previous NSW Government commitments to protect koalas in the Northern Rivers from vehicle strike and degraded habitats. Grants totalling $460,000 were awarded to Richmond Valley, Ballina, Lismore, Tweed and Clarence Valley councils for signage to alert drivers to slow down and watch for koalas in vehicle strike hotspots. Koala habitat restoration is also underway in the Northern Rivers region, with $810,000 invested to restore 660 hectares across private land and national park estate. Read the media release here: https://bit.ly/49onDtJ

If you find an adult animal in distress following the wind storm, first call your local wildlife rehabilitation center. Find one near you at AHnow.org. They will provide species-specific advice on what to do next.    If you find baby animals following a storm, secure them in a small box with air holes in the top. DO NOT give food or water! DO provide HEAT! A heated water bottle, rice sock, or a set of Hand Warmers will help them regulate their body temperature. Be sure to place the heat source under a smooth linen to protect them from burns. If the younglings are not injured, attempt to reunite them with their mother. Your local rehabilitator can give advice on how to do that, or find more information on our website linked below. If a reunite is not successful, then the last option would be to admit them to a wildlife rehabilitation center. https://bit.ly/43PdLaq #GreenwoodWildlife #WindEvent #HowToHelpWildlife #ReuniteOverRescue

Encountering wildlife in or around your property can be a nerve-wracking experience. Whether it's raccoons in your attic, skunks under your porch, or squirrels in your chimney, the instinct to resolve the situation quickly is understandable! However, attempting to trap wildlife on your own without professional assistance can lead to a host of problems! Here is why.. 👉 Safety Concerns 👉 Legal Considerations 👉 Humane Treatment 👉 Ineffectiveness & Reoccurring Problem In need of professional assistance? 🔗 https://zurl.co/igVx #furbusters #mchenrycountyil #lakecountyil #southernwisconsin #wildliferemoval #animaldamagerepair #crittercontrol #wildlifeprevention

❗ LAST YEAR, YOUR TAX DOLLARS PAID TO KILL: ❗ 2,246 Red, Gray, & Kit Foxes 482 Bobcats 68,649 Coyotes 2 Mexican Gray Wolves 305 Gray Wolves 237 Mountain Lions 437 Black Bears 6 Grizzly Bears Wildlife Services, often known as the killing arm of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), just published their 2023 program data. The numbers are as staggering as always with ❗ 1.4 million animals killed ❗ nationwide last year. Wild carnivores, as usual, were among the most heavily targeted species in 2023. Tragically, these numbers are likely underestimated as program insiders have long claimed that Wildlife Services consistently underreports animals killed. What’s worse, is that Wildlife Services uses M-44 cyanide bombs, neck snares, foothold traps, and aerial gunning in their “lethal arsenal” — methods as cruel as they are indiscriminate. These reckless practices resulted in the unintentional killing of federally protected species, as well as many other species including 658 river otters, 443 raccoons, 379 snapping turtles, and 91 gray foxes. Project Coyote has been working for nearly 16 years to reform and raise awareness about this rogue federal agency and their outdated and inhumane practices. In California, alongside allies, we've been successful at challenging Wildlife Services activities county by county, persuading 7 counties to end or suspend their contracts with Wildlife Services. Recently, alongside the Animal Legal Defense Fund, Center for Biological Diversity, the Animal Welfare Institute, and WildEarth Guardians, we petitioned the USDA to adopt a comprehensive regulatory framework to govern Wildlife Services (we are still awaiting a response). We also continue to advocate for the removal of some of the most inhumane and dangerous killing methods used by the program, including M-44 cyanide bombs. ❗ We need your help to sustain this long-term battle against Wildlife Services! Please consider donating today (https://lnkd.in/gr_DArgx) to create a more compassionate world for wild lives. #TaxDay #Taxes #CompassionateCoexistence #Wildlife #Coyotes #Wolves #Bobcats #Bears #Foxes #Coyotes #Dogs #Cats Data source: USDA Program Data Report

Caring for pets and farm animals near mountain lion territory? With a few precautions, you can help keep your pets — and wildlife — safe. Download our free, NEW resource here: https://ow.ly/y4jA50Q684V Whether you are caring for one very special kitty or several woolly farm animals, wildlife, including mountain lions, can be a threat to their safety. Our new guide, designed in partnership with True Wild, includes a look at what’s on the menu for these big cats, what to do if you spot a lion on the trail, and how to safely coexist with your wild neighbors. #lions #conservation #coexistence

When we say there's no ‘loss of lives’ in emergencies and disasters that's not usually true. What we mean is there's no loss of human life. Many animals die in emergencies and we have to remember, despite the value they hold for us, that animals have inherent value. They can feel pain, they have emotions. If they die, it is a loss of their life. The good news is, that as the field of Animal Emergency Management, and our teams grow, in capacity and capability, we can greatly assist animals, their owners and families, and those who care for wildlife. =Community resilience. #animalwelfare #animalemergencymanagement #emergencymanagement #bushfire #resilientcommunities

The first day of fall is tomorrow! The temperatures will be dropping soon, and with that, it'll be the time for wildlife to be out and about in search of warmth and shelter. Check out our most recent blog to discover common fall wildlife and how to prepare your home to prevent their arrival. #McCallService #WildlifeControl #PreventionTips #CommonPests

🐰 Animals stuck in window wells is a common wildlife emergency call that we receive at Greenwood. If the critter is unharmed, we typically recommend donning protective gear and scooping the animal out of the well. For some species, like foxes or raccoons, we recommend placing a  wooden plank covered in towels in the well to help them crawl out on their own. If the animal is injured from the fall  or they have become severely dehydrated and malnourished from being trapped, these wild ones need to come to Greenwood for treatment. 🏠 Fortunately, these situations can be prevented by installing covers over window wells. They can be purchased in all sizes to fit any window, and can even be custom made. Look for a tight seal so little critters can’t squeeze through the gaps! Find them online or at your local hardware store. #GreenwoodWildlife #WinterWildlifeProofing #WindowWells #WildlifeRehabilitation #WildlifeRescue