Kindness saves little Rory: locals step up

Wildlife News with Donna Brennan – Wildlife Volunteers Assoc Inc  5441 6200 www.wilvos.org.au

Recent days have seen wildlife emerge in various states of debilitation, with many suffering from injury or starvation. Nectar-feeding birds such as lorikeets and honeyeaters are struggling to find adequate food, while seed-eating species may become ill from consuming mouldy seed. However, not all birds are faring poorly—one local reported their neighbourhood peewees were feasting on worms surfacing from the saturated ground.

It’s heartening to see people still taking the time to help our native animals. One such case involved a call to the WILVOS hotline about a wallaby that had been hit by a car on the roadside in Nambour. A father and son noticed movement as they passed by and, rather than continue on, they turned around to check the animal.

Sadly, the mother wallaby had died, but there was movement in her pouch. The pair gently took the deceased animal home, minimising stress on the joey until a WILVOS rescuer arrived shortly after. The young joey—now named Rory—was safely removed and is currently in care, doing well.

Stories like this remind us of the difference one compassionate act can make. We thank all those who take the time to make that life-saving phone call. You’re helping to spare countless native animals from unnecessary suffering.