Australia’s only all-species wildlife veterinary hospital between Sydney and the Gold Coast will begin operating from a permanent location from August 11, following the acquisition of a general veterinary practice in Lennox Head. After nearly five years of operating out of a mobile facility, Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital (BBWH) will transition to a purpose-equipped, bricks-and-mortar […]
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Three African lion cubs at Taronga Western Plains Zoo have been named in time for World Lion Day, celebrated globally on August 10. The male cub has been named Nguvu, the Swahili word for ‘strength,’ while his sisters have been named Mzuri (‘good’ or ‘beautiful’) and Kaari (‘young girl’ or ‘daughter’ in Kenyan culture). According to Senior Lion Keeper […]
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Previous studies have found there are short-term health risks from exposure to concentrations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals for both humans and wildlife, but there has been limited understanding of the long-term effects of exposure to PFAS – or ‘forever chemicals’ as they are also called – on aquatic ecosystem-dependent animals. A joint study by […]
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Comedy masters Jimeoin, Lehmo, Mandy Nolan and MC Madeleine West drew a capacity crowd to raise over $38,000 to help treat sick, injured and orphaned wildlife at Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital’s second annual WILD AID fundraiser event in Byron Bay. “We are so humbled by the generosity of our community, sponsors and the performers who […]
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A leading all-species wildlife hospital dependent on donations could close in a month due to uncertain funding and a 70% patient increase driving up veterinary care costs for sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife. “The economic climate makes it extremely difficult for charities like ours to raise funds to continue operating,” Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital Founder […]
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