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More protection for koalas?
Koala populations in Queensland will receive more protection after the Federal Government moved to list them as vulnerable under the national environment law. Federal Minister Tony Burke has accepted the fact that koalas are under serious threat from habitat loss due to urban expansion, car hits, attacks by dogs and foxes and disease. He said [...]
MBKR made it into National Geographic
One of the world’s leading photographers, Joel Sartore from National Geographic, spent some time with rescuers and carers before completing this inspiring article in 2012 May-issue. Racing to Rescue Koalas Koalas are under siege. Can Australia rescue them? By Mark Jenkins Photograph by Joel Sartore . National Geographic Photo Gallery click here It’s two [...]
Meet Isabella
This little girl was found without a mother, but with lots of dog saliva on her body. In total 3 large dogs (2 Rottweilers) were present on the property where the owner heard her on the ground. She was in a little shrub, calling for her mother. Fearing the worst Isabella was rushed to a vet where [...]
In the News – EXTINCT
Article from The Northern Times – Friday 13th April 2012 “Tree clearing means in Brendale and Warner koalas are now… EXTINCT Koala habitat campaigner Wanda Grabowski claims we won’t see the creatures again in Brendale or Warner after the clearing of a woodland at the intersection of Kremzow and Old North Roads. And she warns: [...]
In the News – Koala group calls for rail link plan release
Article from Pine Rivers Press 28 March 2012 “Koala advocate Anika Lehman believes hundreds of native animals are under threat during construction of the Moreton Bay Rail Link.” “Unless something is done urgently, we estimate …….. Click here to read the full article. Alternatively, you can copy and paste this link into your browser: [...]
We need your help
HELP OUR KOALAS Moreton Bay Koala Rescue Inc is a voluntary organisation URGENTLY requiring rescuers and volunteers HOW CAN YOU HELP? We need new volunteers to help in a variety of roles including rescuing sick, injured and orphaned koalas, answering phones and helping with administration. Attend our Induction Workshop to be held on Sunday 1st [...]
Popeye goes home
Popeye was released back into his home range last week. He is 12 to 13 years old and was rescued from Matthew Crescent in Burpengary on the 14th of December 2011. His left eye is missing (apparently that’s where he got his name from – Pop Eye). He was treated in the hospital for conjunctivitis. [...]
For the Kids
Here’s a preview of our new page, written especially for the little ones. The Story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears Once upon a time there were two MBKR rescuers named Kelly & Bec (Goldilocks). They went for a walk in the (bush) forest. Pretty soon, they came upon a stump of a tree. They [...]
In the News – Groups in call to action
Article from Pine Rivers Press 7 March 2012 “Three Pine Rivers groups have pleaded with state election candidates to put the environment at the top of the political agenda.” Click here to read the full article.
MBKR Statistics – 2011 totals
KOALAS FROM MORETON BAY REGION 844 calls on the rescue phone 988 koala sightings 54 koala relocations 323 koala admissions to the Australian Wildlife Hospital 39 koala releases after hospitalisation 64,539 KMS DRIVEN BY THE RESCUE TEAMS REASONS FOR ADMISSIONS: 144 sick 105 car hits 31 [...]
