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Rescue Advice

Take care of yourself at all times

Always be careful when approaching a native animal, particularly when it is injured.

  • Safety first: Do not approach dangerous animals such as snakes, goannas, bats of any kind, kangaroos or eagles, falcons or hawks. These animals are all extremely dangerous, could cause you serious injury and must be rescued by trained wildlife rescuers.

  • If in doubt - don't: If you are unsure of the species please check the information and images below. If you are still not sure, please call 0418 628 483.

  • Keep your eyes peeled: Animals on the road present a serious danger to your personal safety. If you feel it is safe to enter the roadway, always carefully assess the surroundings and have someone watch for oncoming traffic. If the animal is dangerous, or the situation hazardous, watch the animal from a safe distance whilst calling 0418 628 483. 

  • First Aid: Wild animals can carry diseases harmful to humans. If bitten, scratched or injured by any wild animal, seek medical advice.

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Protection of native animals

All native birds, reptiles, amphibians and mammals, but not including dingoes, are protected in NSW by the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016.

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