Fostering and assisting
wildlife in need
Fostering and assisting
wildlife in need
photos: Rusty @wildlife_forever_m_r
photos: Rusty @wildlife_forever_m_r
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Impossumable!!!
Look closely… that tail is doing a lot more work than you might think. 🌿🐾
The tail of the Western Ringtail Possum is incredibly specialised. Unlike many other possums, it’s prehensile, meaning it can grip and hold like a fifth limb. In the wild, this amazing adaptation allows them to balance, climb and even hang while navigating the canopy at night.
In this moment you can see just how strong and dexterous that tail really is — helping this little climber stabilise itself as it munches on fresh leaves.
For a species that is now critically endangered, every survival advantage matters. Their ability to move safely through trees helps them avoid predators and find food, but habitat loss means fewer safe pathways through the canopy.
Watching this tail in action is a reminder of how perfectly adapted these animals are to life in the trees… and why protecting their habitat is so important. 💚
#WesternRingtailPossum #WildlifeRescue #CriticallyEndangered #WildlifeRehabilitation #protectourwildlife
Tonight we celebrated something truly special — the Possum Finishing School Graduation BBQ 🐾🌿
What began months ago with tiny, fragile joeys — sometimes no bigger than a chocolate bar — ended tonight with a community coming together to celebrate their journey back to the wild.
The beautiful Western Ringtail Possum is a critically endangered species, and every single life saved is the result of an extraordinary chain of care. From the compassionate voices answering emergency wildlife calls, to the dedicated rescuers who retrieve injured or orphaned animals, the skilled veterinary surgeons and nurses who provide lifesaving treatment, the tireless wildlife rehabilitators who raise these joeys through the night, and the patient “Possum Finishing School” keepers who prepare them for life in the wild — it truly takes a village.
Tonight’s BBQ celebrated the FAWNA community who make this possible. Volunteers, carers, rescuers and supporters gathered to share stories, laughter, and the quiet pride that comes from knowing that these once-tiny joeys are now ready to reclaim their place in the wild.
Wildlife conservation isn’t just about animals — it’s about community. When people come together with a shared purpose, we can give species like the Western Ringtail Possum a second chance at a wild life.
To every volunteer, supporter and wildlife hero — thank you. 💚
Because sometimes saving a species starts with something as small as a joey the size of a chocolate bar… and a community big enough to care.
#WildlifeRescue #WesternRingtailPossum #FAWNA #WildlifeVolunteers #CommunityConservation CriticallyEndangered SecondChanceWildlife
BARBED WIRE VS OWL
🚫🐾 Did you know that barbed wire can be a silent killer for our wildlife? Each year, countless animals suffer from the dangers of entanglement, wing tears, and broken limbs due to this fencing.
But together, we can make a difference! 🌿💚 Here’s how we can protect our furry and feathered friends:
1. Opt for Wildlife-Friendly Fencing: Consider smooth wire or wooden barriers that are safer for animals.
2. Build Corridors: Create safe passages for wildlife to navigate around fences and roads.
3. Spread the Word: Educate your community about the impacts of barbed wire and promote better alternatives.
4. Support Local Rescues: Get involved with organizations working to rescue and rehabilitate injured wildlife.
Let’s be the voice for those who can’t speak! 🦅💪 Share your thoughts in the comments and tag someone who cares about wildlife conservation!
#WildlifeProtection #FencingAlternatives #ConservationMatters#fawna #wildlife
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People ask why they rarely see Echidna despite them being widespread in almost every Australian habitat… this is why!
🌙🦔 Midnight Munchies Turned Wildlife Rescue Mission
What started as a late-night burger run became an unforgettable wildlife encounter when a quick-thinking young woman spotted what she thought was a possum spinning in circles in the middle of Bussell Highway near the heart of Busselton.
As her headlights drew closer, she realised it wasn’t a possum at all — it was a juvenile female echidna, vulnerable and disoriented in the roadway. Acting fast (and cleverly!), she used her thongs to protect her hands and gently lifted the prickly traveller into her car to keep her safe.
But the adventure wasn’t over yet…
Our spiky friend wedged herself firmly under the driver’s seat and refused to budge! The rescuer waited until morning and called the legends at FAWNA Inc. The rescue required removing the car seat entirely before the determined echidna could be safely extracted.
She was transported to Busselton Vet Hospital for a full health check and X-rays, which thankfully showed no significant injuries. She’s now enjoying a few quiet days of rest in care before being released into a safer, less urban habitat where she belongs. 🌿
💛 A huge thank you to this compassionate rescuer — proof that everyday people can make an extraordinary difference for wildlife.
👉 If you ever see wildlife on the road, slow down, stay safe, and call trained rescuers. One small act can save a life.
#WildlifeRescue #Echidna #ConservationHeroes #FAWNA #protectourwildlife
💚 A Young Heart Making a Wild Difference 💚
This is Avi — alongside her mum Irene — and the very special little life that inspired something truly beautiful. After helping save a tiny critically endangered Western Ringtail Possum joey, Avi decided she wanted to do more for wildlife in need.
So she took action.
In her hometown of Nannup, Avi hosted her own cake stall and even donated her pocket money, raising an incredible $130 to support FAWNA’s lifesaving rescue and rehabilitation work.
It’s moments like this that remind us hope for our wildlife doesn’t just come from big organisations or major funding — sometimes it comes from one compassionate young person who simply cares enough to act.
🌿 The future of conservation is bright with champions like Avi leading the way.
👏 Please join us in celebrating this amazing young wildlife hero!
#WildlifeRescue #FutureConservationist #SavingSpecies #FAWNA #WesternRingtailPossum
Once, they weighed less than a chocolate bar.
Orphaned. Fragile. Critically endangered.
Raised by devoted wildlife volunteers through night feeds, specialised care, and months of patient rehabilitation… these Western Ringtail Possums have now reached a milestone few ever get the chance to achieve:
Graduation to the WILD!
Strong. Climbing. Wild.
From just 85 grams to thriving juveniles ready to return to their forest home — this is what conservation success looks like.
Every rescued joey is more than a life saved.
It’s a future restored for a species on the brink.
If you believe extinction should never be the ending, stand with us.
Support wildlife rehabilitation. Fund the next rescue. Protect the wild.
#ConservationSuccess #WildlifeRescue #EndangeredSpecies #PhilanthropyForNature #SavingSpecies
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Donate – Wildlife In Crisis
Your donation helps fund urgent critical care, first aid supplies, rescue equipment, veterinary care and more, to help our endemic wildlife in their time of need.
All donations over $2.00 are tax deductible.
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Your donation helps fund urgent critical care, first aid supplies, rescue equipment, veterinary care and more, to help our endemic wildlife in their time of need.
All donations over $2.00 are tax deductible.
