Register today for WIRES enews and go into the draw to win one of two packs of wildlife books each valued at over $200.
Every new subscriber will receive one entry in the draw and we'll announce the winners on December 7, 2018.
Read about WIRES native animal rescue and care stories and updates on WIRES work with wildlife.
Open for entries from 15th January, 2019. To enter you simply have to like and then private message your wildlife images to WIRES facebook page.
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Many of us enjoy taking a dip in backyard pools during summer. Native animals also like to cool off, and often seek out water on hot days.
Specific signs of heat stress to watch for are: Any bird that is panting indicates that they are really hot. A healthy bird will try and get out of the sun and into a cooler place. If you see a bird sitting outside in the full sun panting there’s something wrong.
Put water in a shady place so it stays as cool as possible. Change the water daily or even more frequently if possible, keep the container clean. Put water in places at different heights away from pets or predators for different species of birds, place a few stones or sticks in the water to provide a means of escape for smaller creatures that may fall in. read more
Wombats are an iconic Australian animal but they are facing increasing threats including vehicle collisions, habitat loss and mange.
Strong winds and heavy rain can put wildlife under extreme stress. read more
Australian Geographic have generously donated two amazing wildlife book packs valued at over $200 each and all new subscribers to WIRES enews from November 1, 2018 to December 5, 2018 will go into the draw.
The rain and winds across NSW today may have caused tree damage, brought down nests and separated young and vulnerable chicks and joeys from their parents. read more
Maya was recently selected as a finalist in the Young Archie's for 2018. Maya's 'self portrait with animals' was one of five finalists selected in her age category from more than 1400 entries! When we saw her amazing entry we knew we had to talk to this inspiring young girl to find out more. read more
“Jatz” is a juvenile Australian fishing bat, otherwise known as the vulnerable Southern Myotis.
She’s a fluffy, salt-and-pepper coloured 10 gram microbat who skims waterways, using her extra-long toes to catch small fish and insects for food.
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