The RSPCA’s Brisbane Wildlife Hospital is under the pump with wildlife rescues almost tripling over the past four years. In 2012, just over 8,000 native animals were admitted to the wildlife hospital. Now that number has skyrocketed to around 20,000 admissions. Why?
Wildlife Veterinarian Rebecca Millers explains, "We're seeing a lot of animals coming through because humans are encroaching on their environment."
"Animals are being hit by cars, dog attacks, cat attacks, just because they're on the move, moving through people's backyards, crossing busy roads."
Wild animal injuries are ranging from minor grazes all the way through to severe head traumas and severe fractures. Read the full article here.
Have you seen a sick or injured animal? Contact our Animal Emergency Hotline 1300 ANIMAL (1300 264 625).
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