Today is World Mangrove Day, dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of mangrove ecosystems and promoting their sustainable management and conservation.
There are approximately 80 species of mangroves found worldwide, predominantly in tropical and subtropical regions that grow in coastal ecosystems found on marine shorelines. They are biodiversity hotspots and vital habitats for a variety of wildlife, including fish, birds, and other marine species, where they provide breeding grounds, nursery areas, and shelter for many organisms. They have adapted to live and thrive in harsh, coastal saline environments, varying tides, and oxygen-poor soils, playing significant roles in those ecosystems.
Mangroves also provide coastal protection, acting as natural barriers against storm surges, tsunamis, and coastal erosion. Their dense root systems support shorelines and reduce the impact of wave action and mangroves specialised root systems (like prop roots) that help stabilise them in waterlogged soil, allowing them to deal with high salinity and low, oxygen-poor levels.
Mangroves are incredibly efficient at capturing, securing and storing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere where they play a significant role in mitigating climate change. They also store more carbon per unit area than many other forest types, just another reason why we need to protect and conserve them for future generations.
Is there nothing a mangrove can’t do? We think not!
#mangrove #mangroves #worldmangroveday #oceanlife #therescuecollective
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SPECIAL DELIVERY!
Did you know that Vetafarm is one of our biggest sponsors?
With their support, we are able to ensure rescue animals of all sorts (wildlife AND companion) receive the critical care and supplements needed for successful rehabilitation.
Have you been lucky enough to receive Vetafarm support? If so, which Vetafarm products are your go to?
It's what we're here for - supporting orphan flying foxes to return to the wild. It's a lot of fruit chopping, bucket cleaning and many miles driving to try and locate the best prices, but we wouldn't have it any other way!
A huge thanks to those of you who've donated to our fruit fund and made this possible.
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#therescuecollective #skypuppies #flyingfox #welovewildlife #youdidthis #goingfruity
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On National Volunteer Week we celebrate all the amazing people who make what we do possible. Thank you doesn't even begin to say how much we appreciate you. To all those people who send us their beautifully made items know we get SO excited when the deliveries arrive. Each and everyone one of you #youdidthis
If you want to join us in helping animals check out our website https://therescuecollective.org.au/volunteer/
Mother's Day also happens to be World Migratory Bird Day!
This year and every day, insects matter, providing vital food for birds to make the long journey to mate, feed and raise their young.
Our working bees are one way you can help not only our birds, but so many other wildlife, by helping the carers that rescue and rehabilitate them. Check out more and get in touch via our website https://therescuecollective.org.au/volunteer/
Fruit tingles....
This one makes us tingle alright, especially fruity heart tingles!
Thanks to you generous souls, we raised just over $1,100 to purchase fruit and vegetables for our amazing flying foxes. This year was, sadly, a perfect storm of high fruit prices, increased orphans, and increased impacts from weather events - with our flying foxes and their wonderful carers at the eye of it.
For some carers the number of orphans in their care tripled from previous years!
The funds you generously donated meant we were able to send fruit to carers in SEQ, out to Jimboomba, Hillview and Beerwah. Where we couldn't physically deliver fruit ( sadly, we don't have amazing wings) we sent funds to purchase fruit and high protein supplement to carers in Cairns, Kuranda, Melbourne, Wynnvale (Victoria) and Adelaide.
Orphan Flying Foxes are the future of the species, so it's critical we save and release back to the wild as many of these amazing pollinators as possible. Remember, when it comes to flying foxes #nomenotree
PS, you might enjoy the little chat with Barry as he chomps down on his pear....I don't have a beep I can insert so excuse the language!
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#skypuppies #therescuecollective #flyingfox #welovewildlife #thisishowwedoit #youdidthis
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Pop down to our garage sale - don’t let the rain stop you, we’re undercover!
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Don't miss this chance to make a genuine difference for us and potentially win!
Breakfast smoothie anyone?
Shout out to Vetafarm and their amazing formulas and supplements (like this delicious echidna diet here in the photo) - allowing us to provide wildlife and carers around Australia the ultimate nutritional diet while in rehabilitation.
This guy still has a long way to go before release, but until then we can safely ensure he’s getting everything he needs through his smoothie each few days 🦔🦔🦔
#vetafarm #foodforwildlife #completediet
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FLY OUT AT THE COLONY 🦇
This is the fly out at dusk, earlier this week at the Hillview colony, a colony full of endangered Grey headed flying foxes- a colony that we are trying to find a way to secure for the future.
Are you a passionate bat carer?
Investor?
Philanthropist?
Environmentalist?
Know a company wanting to spend some dollar dollar bills yo?
Looking to leave a legacy for the future?
The property at Hillview, a ripe, luscious triple canopy, tropical haven in Scenic Rim, will be up for sale in early January - it is our mission to make sure someone who loves bats as much as we do takes over, invests in, or goes in to protect and fight for them in the future. Make no mistake, if this camp is not manned by a bat lover, it will be at risk of being cleared, or worst, dispersed completely.
Together, with the right attitude, the right reach and the right people, we can make this happen. If you know anyone that can constructively get this property secured, is interested in investing or the like, please have them message us, and we can pass your details onto the owner.
Please note: you may see negative comments regarding this project. These are primarily from other bat rescue groups. We would love to work with all bat rescuers in Australia in support of each other to the benefit of bats, sadly, that is not always possible. We have ALWAYS been transparent in where our funds go and will update you every step of the way. I (Nicole, President) am available on the charity mobile number if you ever want to speak to me personally.
🌟 Join Our Raffle TONIGHT - Just $2 for a Shot at $2000! 🌟
⏰ Deadline tonight to make a real impact! Your $2 ticket not only enters you into the draw for $2000 but also helps our much needed fundraising efforts! 💰
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@australiangeographic Turtle season is here!
‘The code of conduct is to keep away from the line of sight and 15 metres of distance.’
📍Ningaloo Reef 🐢
Credit: @bluemediaexmouth IG
#wathedreamstate #ningalooreef #greenturtles #perthisok #australiacoralcoast #ausgeo
@abcadelaide Who can’t wait for spring? 🐣🙌
These hungry Red Wattle chicks @thelanevineyard can’t! #ABCMyVideo
#RedWattleBird #BirdsOfInstagram #BirdsOfOz #Spring #Weather #AdelaideHills #Hahndorf
🕑 🕑 It’s Friday which means it’s time for the Weekly Draw Tonight!
Good luck to all our amazing supporters in the Draw, we hope you win the $2000 - you AMAZING PEOPLE are helping us and we appreciate it more than ever! 😍 😍
If you want to try and WIN $2000 and HELP us… JOIN NOW…
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