28/01/2020
Some good emergency feeding ideas for the bushfire affected wildlife
Feeding wildlife is not usually recommended — but if you're in or near a bushfire-affected area where sources of food have been destroyed and surviving wildlife are at risk of starvation, it is a powerful way to help aid their recovery during this crisis period.
More than one billion native animals are estimated to have perished, and many of those lucky enough to survive have no homes or sources of food to return to. While wildlife rescue organisations, animal protection charities, and state governments are assisting with food drops and distribution, the reality is that we can’t reach every single animal. Some are going to need your help.
If you are in a fire-affected location and spot wildlife that are in clear need of assistance, please pay careful attention to these emergency feeding guides and guidelines — food suitable for one species may be harmful to others.
✔️ Follow instructions carefully
✔️ Always make sure clean water is provided
✔️ Wildlife should only ever be given food when there is absolutely no other option available to them — i.e. after a natural disaster like a bushfire
🚫 Do not provide food if vegetation is growing in the area
🚫 Do not over-feed or leave excess food in the area
🚫 Never place food near roads
Sources and further feeding info 👉 www.AnimalsAus.org/D1J
More practical tips to help wildlife 👉 www.AnimalsAus.org/D1W
Thank you, all, for looking out for the animals in whatever way you can 🙏🧡