The Collared Delma (Delma torquata) is a small legless lizard that is found in scattered populations across South East Queensland. It has been recorded from undisturbed open forests around western … Continue reading Landholders help protect the threatened Collared Delma
In January this year, my husband was most unimpressed to find that something, presumably a rodent, was nesting inside his lovingly self-restored 1965 classic car. The animal had made a … Continue reading Introducing the Buff-footed Antechinus
The Bordered Rustic has returned to Brisbane thanks to the efforts of Dale and other landholders. Shown above is the adult butterfly and below is the larvae. Much of the … Continue reading Restoring the Rustic to Brisbane’s Western Suburbs
These photographs reinforce the importance of wildlife friendly fencing and responsible pet ownership. A couple of branches or planks of wood positioned along either side of the fence would help … Continue reading Koalas eating clay and navigating fences, Mt Cotton
Many rare and interesting plants and animals are found on Land for Wildlife properties. The photograph here shows one such animal. It is displaying large blue-black ‘eyes’ and barring rows … Continue reading Pink Underwing Moth: Rarity found on a Land for Wildlife property
The Greater Glider (Petauroides volans) was presumed extinct in the western part of Brisbane, however recent photo evidence indicates something completely different. Land for Wildlife member, Prue Cooper-White, in Upper … Continue reading Greater Gliders in western Brisbane
The creek was flowing gently, the water cool and clear with a touch of tannin. The late spring algae was yet to take hold on the rocky bottom and the … Continue reading A Short Tale of the Eel-tailed Cat Fish
Header: A Squirrel Glider photographed at 1.15am using the Reconyx HC600 motion-sensor camera. At a recent Land for Wildlife event, Keith McCosh, Land for Wildlife Officer from Scenic Rim, showed … Continue reading Grass Trees: A seasonal lolly shop
Header: Australian Paralysis Tick. Photo by Robert Whyte. No one likes getting bitten by wildlife. Whether it be a spider, ant, tick or snake – rarely do we invite their … Continue reading Ticks: The unwanted wildlife
Above: Photo by Joe Navin. Flickr (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 with minor changes). Flying-foxes are essential to many Australian ecosystems. They have a unique role in exchanging pollen across large distances … Continue reading A Deadly Recipe: Flying-foxes, extreme heat and climate change