Wildlife rescue, care, and advocacy in Tasmania.
We respond to injured and orphaned native wildlife and work for safer outcomes for wildlife across Tasmania.
H5N1 BIRD FLU AUSTRALIA TIMELINE
Follow Australia’s H5N1 bird flu outbreak through a detailed, continually updated timeline documenting confirmed detections, surveillance efforts and major developments. From the first suspected mainland case to the spread across multiple states, this chronology provides a clear historical record of Australia’s response to highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1).
LIVING WITH WILDLIFE
Wildlife is part of everyday life across Australia, sharing our homes, gardens and communities in ways we may not always notice. Learn more about the animals living alongside us, the challenges that can arise when our worlds overlap, and the simple ways we can make those encounters safer for both people and wildlife.
Wildlife of Tasmania
SUPPORT WILDLIFE RESCUE
Wildlife rescue relies on practical support from people and businesses across our community. Donated supplies and equipment help us respond to injured and orphaned wildlife, provide essential care, and help animals through rehabilitation. Learn more about the items that make a difference and the ways you can help wildlife rescue in Tasmania.
LATEST FROM WILD ISLAND
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Australia Joins the High Seas Biodiversity Treaty
Australia has formally ratified the High Seas Biodiversity Treaty, joining a global agreement designed to protect marine life beyond national…
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Tasmanian Salmon Farms Used Nearly 1,800 Explosive Seal Deterrents
New government data shows Tasmanian salmon farms used 1,797 explosive seal deterrents during the first half of 2026. The figures…
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When Our Homes Become Wildlife Habitat
Our homes may be doing more than sheltering us. New Australian research has revealed how native wildlife uses roof spaces,…
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Mary the Tasmanian Devil’s Remarkable Recovery
Three months after her unexpected escape from Paradise Country, Mary the Tasmanian devil has completed an extraordinary journey from two…
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Animal Welfare Complaints Target Tasmania’s Salmon Industry
Animals Australia has lodged two formal complaints with Biosecurity Tasmania raising allegations about the treatment of farmed Atlantic salmon and…
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Are Pademelons Related To Dinosaurs?
Those tiny arms make a Tasmanian pademelon look strangely like a miniature Tyrannosaurus Rex. But are pademelons really related to…
Everyone has a role to play in protecting Tasmania’s unique wildlife and preserving the island’s diverse ecosystems for future generations.
Wildlife rescue, care, and advocacy in Tasmania.
Wildlife Rescue
Need Help With Wildlife?
Found injured or orphaned wildlife in Tasmania? Contact Bonorong Wildlife Rescue on 0447 264 625, 24 hours a day.
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