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Great National Science Week wildlife stories up for grabs now around Australia Australia is big! CSIRO wants volunteers to find and photograph our flora and fauna – national Frog saunas and spa treatments fight deadly fungus – Canberra Call of the wild: why citizen scientists need tech upskilling – Gold Coast and online Why birds … Continued
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A pygmy grasshopper is a really small grasshopper and despite Australia being home to a number of species, we don’t know much about them. In fact, the Angled Australian Barkhopper hadn’t been recorded for more than 130 years until a few citizen scientists snapped pictures of the species in northern New South Wales and southern Queensland and … Continued
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A Daily Telegraph article today revealed that the state government has asked three councils to choose one beach that they would like to see net-free for this next season—Waverley, Northern Beaches and Central Coast. All three councils (which include Liberal, Labor, Greens and Independent members) have long opposed the use of shark nets and we … Continued
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A conservation project led by UNSW scientists is rebuilding lost underwater pastures within the city’s harbour – and at the same time helping to recover an endangered seahorse population. White’s seahorse (Hippocampus whitei) can only be found on the east coast of Australia – from southeast Queensland to the NSW south coast. It’s the … Continued
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This September, our organisation is preparing for 30 days of engaging and informative Koala-related activities to help spread awareness of our four decade-long battle to save the flora and fauna of the Australian bush. Save the Koala Month is our annual worldwide event to share our work with children and adults who are passionate about … Continued
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Sydney’s most paw-some weekend is fast approaching as the Cat Lovers Festival and Dog Lovers Festival return to Sydney Showground on 23 and 24 August 2025. With pre-sale and first release tickets already sold out, tickets are moving fast so now is the time to secure your place at these unmissable events. Boasting over 200 … Continued
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A 26-year study at the Arid Recovery Reserve reveals how removing invasive predators like cats and foxes triggers a dramatic reshaping of desert small mammal communities. The removal of invasive feral animals like cats and foxes from a fenced reserve in South Australia has led to an astonishing ecological transformation, a study led by … Continued
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Darcy, a very loved member of the Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) team who dedicated 15 years of his life to promoting Koala conservation and responsible pet ownership. The AKF has created a Pet Memorial at Quinlans dedicated to Mr. Darcy’s memory, and it … Continued
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[EMBARGOED UNTIL 0001 01/07/2025] New UNSW-led research confirms man’s best friend at risk from man-made climate change. A joint team led by researchers from the University of New South Wales has revealed the alarming impact of heatwaves on pet dogs. The study, published in The Australian Veterinary Journal, analyses 20 years of veterinary data … Continued
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About us: Australians for Animals NSW Inc., is one of the oldest wildlife organisations in Australia. The charity has focused on the koala and its habitat, coastal forest ecosystems, for almost the entire 35 years of existence. Contact details: [email protected] m. 0408989862
