Star, the tiny sugar glider, was orphaned and rescued after she lost her mother, probably to a powerful owl.
Photo Credit: Warren Wilson
The baby Wombats, Tango and Froddo have become great friends during their long rehabilitation. Both were rescued having lost their mothers when hit by motor vehicles.
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This young eastern grey kangaroo, named Joey, was rescued after he lost his mother when she became entangled in a wire fence.
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This young eastern grey kangaroo, named Anton, was rescued from his mother’s pouch having survived when she was hit by a motor vehicle.
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This very cute baby Wombat was rescued after its mother was struck by a motor vehicle. Although it was uninjured, it will require an extended period of rehabilitation before it can be released.
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Winston, the grey headed flying fox or fruit bat, was rescued fourteen years ago after his mother collided with high voltage power lines and was electrocuted. Although he survived, both wingtips were badly burnt and he is unable to properly fly. Winston can never be released, however he is a unique little character and has become a much loved education animal. He travels regularly with his carer on educational tours to schools and other organisations where he never fails to charm all who are privileged meet him.
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This very young brush-tailed possum named Marlie was found wandering alone in the schoolyard at Bomaderry High. Although uninjured, Marlie was very young and would have perished if not rescued and taken into care.
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This young eastern grey joey was rescued after losing his mother to a vehicle strike. He sustained a broken leg which will require a very substantial rehabilitation period during which time he will become very familiar with human contact. This familiarity will create difficulties for his carer to transition him back to his natural environment.
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This very young wombat was rescued when its mother was struck by a motor vehicle. It was very lucky to survive as it was still pink and hairless when removed from its mother’s pouch. Due to its age, it will require an extended rehabilitation period before it can be released.
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These baby ring-tailed possums, Stevie and Charlie, were rescued after Stevie was found wandering alone at night in a suburban street. His mother was probably taken by an owl or killed by a cat. Charlie was dropped by his mother and escaped when she was taken by an owl.
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This young, newly fledged shearwater or Muttonbird, became confused and disorientated by street lighting and landed in a dark hotel carpark. Shearwaters are unable to take-off from land, however it was rescued before being released on the waters of Jervis Bay were it was able to successfully take off to begin its migratory journey.
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This beautiful Diamond Python was rescued from the ceiling cavity of a suburban house. After a thorough health check, it will be released into a more suitable environment.
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This baby ring-tailed possum was rescued having been discovered wandering alone in a suburban street. Its mother probably fell victim to a powerful owl.
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These two baby Joeys were rescued having lost their mothers – probably as a result of vehicle accidents. They now share side by side home made pouches.
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Tuppence, the baby Wombat was found near Jamberoo and Scarlett, the swamp wallaby joey, was found on the highway at Oaks Flat. Both were rescued and now have become the best of friends during their rehabilitation.
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Chuckles, a fully mature laughing kookaburra, was rescued in a dazed condition from a busy road. Although he had obviously been struck by a car, he was very lucky not to have sustained major injuries and was released after only one night in care.
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This tawny frogmouth was rescued after a collision with a vehicle. Although it sustained eye damage, its vision remained unimpaired. It also sustained a broken leg which required surgery on two occasions. It will remain in care until fully recovered.
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These two eastern grey and wallaroo (centre) joeys wait patiently for their evening meal. They were rescued after their mothers were killed – probably after collisions with motor vehicles.
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Angel, the baby grey headed flying fox or fruit bat, was found in a suburban garden. Baby bats cling tightly to their mothers for security – even during flight. Angel apparently lost her grip and tumbled to the ground. She would have perished, however Angel was rescuedafter a barking dog alerted the owner to her plight.
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This mature southern boobook owl was rescued from the roadside after it was hit by a motor vehicle. It is currently in care and will be released to the wild when fully recovered. During the dark hours, motorists need to be constantly alert for owls as they hunt during this period.
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Milly, the baby yellow-bellied glider, was orphaned when her mother was killed. She was rescuedafter found wandering in a suburban street where she was very vulnerable to numerous predators. She will remain in care to be released into the wild for a second chance when mature enough to fend for herself.
Photographer Warren Wilson captured portraits of injured native wildlife in care, all while undergoing a recovery of his own after suffering a stroke. Read the full story in AG#126.