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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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
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 bush home ranges — 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
Into the wild they go… 🖤 under the watchful eyes of resident Ospreys!
Today marks a beautiful milestone as the last of our rescued black swan cygnets were released into Leschenault Inlet to join the thousands of swans and waterbirds gathering there this season. These youngsters were among more than 50 cygnets saved when the Vasse-Wonnerup Estuary began drying before they were old enough to fly with their parents.
Under dedicated care, each cygnet was stabilised, gently rehydrated, and nourished until strong enough for release. We monitored their weights closely to ensure healthy growth without excess weight that can lead to hip or foot injuries — because every detail matters when preparing wild hearts for freedom.
FAWNA extends heartfelt thanks to our incredible Southwest community — the rescuers, carers, donors, and supporters who gave their time, food, and funds to help these beauties return to where they belong.
This is conservation in action. This is community. This is hope.
Tiny guardian of the wild 💚
Resting gently in caring hands, this little leaf-mimicking marvel reminds us that biodiversity isn’t just something “out there” in forests and reserves — it’s right here, delicate, intricate, and absolutely essential. Every insect, no matter how small, plays a role in pollination, food webs, and the balance that keeps ecosystems thriving.
When we protect habitat, we protect countless hidden lives like this one — quiet engineers of our planet’s health. 🌏
Let this be your reminder: conserving nature isn’t about saving one species… it’s about safeguarding the living tapestry that sustains us all.
#BiodiversityMatters #ProtectOurPlanet #WildlifeConservation #EcosystemBalance #NatureInOurHands #fawna #australia #nature
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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.
