Ella sharing her disapproval in being captured, then having to endure the bumps and rattle of the BVH
Welcome home, Cleo 🌸
Back on the 25th of October 2024 we located a female Koala suffering advanced Cystitis. Alongside this beautiful girl was a gorgeous baby boy, named Tucker.
We immediately began making calls to arrange her capture.Thankfully, through collaboration with RSPCA and Care4esK she was successfully transferred into care, eventually being moved to the Moggill Koala Rehabilitation Centre in hopes of recovery.
Over the following 4 months she battled to survive, very nearly losing the fight. Amazingly, after many weeks of bleak and unsure updates there was reason to hope. She began to improve! and eventually was able to pull through and was cleared for release 💝
We were thrilled to receive the call to collect her. Following the direct instructions of Cleo's protective Veterinary family, a time and place was arranged for us to transport her.
Cleo was a little hesitant at first but quickly she shot up the tree. As we observed her, busying herself by inspecting the scent of every branch for other koala's, she soon wasted no time in moving up into the canopy for an afternoon snack 🌿
Like most koala's that have been brought into care for Chlamydia infection, when affected in their urinary system, Cleo has very obvious staining to her rear. This will fade with time, the important thing is we recognise her (thanks to her ear tag) and that her bum stays dry.
This is the end goal for every Koala rescued. Though many don't make it this far it's important to focus on the success stories like our special Cleo as a reminder not every rescue ends in heartache.
We could not be more grateful to finally see her returned home ❤️
Shoutout to all involved in Cleo's journey, without the love and support of everyone she would not be here today.
Link for those interested in Tucker's story:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1E8UQXxprr/
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🦜 Birds and the Bees 🐝
A flock of Rainbow and Scaly-breasted Lorikeets feeding on the flower of a Queen Palm 🌴 Along with hundreds of Native Stingless and European Honey Bees 💛🖤
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Exit stage right 🎬
Most koala's will leave the tree they're released into that night once all "danger" (people) has passed. This vocal little man, on the other hand, just couldn't wait to pick his own tree.
After a quick snack and a call out to the ladies to let them know he's home, Arrow made his exit.
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[Fast forward 40s to see him change trees]
Arrows Release 🐨💘
Back in January we found this boy suffering Cystitis.
Arrow is no stranger to the rescue routine as he has been treated by RSPCA previously for Chlamydia related illness. He is a well known koala from this area. Other members of IKPS have been fortunate to watch him grow, from joey to adult, as they've kept a close eye on all the koalas over the years.
Thanks to the love and care of the RSPCA vet team it was finally his day to be released 🥰
We're all unbelievably happy to see him back in the wild where he belongs ❤️🩹
Well done team 🙌
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Something you don't see every day 🐨🌼
Mackenzie and her, now independent, baby girl Button and our boy Roscoe all sharing the same tree 🌳
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Oh Deer... 🫢
I had always heard Deer were a pest in Australia but didn't quite understand how when we've seen so few of them. The largest herd we'd ever seen was 9 strong. Well... asked and answered.
Driving between rescues the other day we came across over 100 Deer in a single paddock. By the time we'd found a safe area to pull over many had retreated into the scrub atop the hill.
I know they're pests but those babies are so cute 🦌🥹
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Welcome home Kath and Kim 💗
After weeks in care these two beautiful koala received the all clear and we were honoured to be the ones to release them 🫶
In the coming weeks you can expect to see more Koala awareness signs throughout the Somerset area. These signs are being put in place to alert drivers to the various hot spots of koala colonies.
Before their release we had already begun placing signs, we even pinned several healthy koala in the very corridor this gorgeous duo was found.
If you see, or hit, an animal on the side of the road please always report them to RSPCA or your local wildlife rescue group.
A huge thank you to the lovely people who reported these two, saving their lives in the process. Shoutout to the incredible IKPS team responsible for their rescue and of course the veterinary staff at Wacol for everything they do to save each animal that comes through their doors ❤️🩹
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Leaving today's rescue we came across another Koala. After a closer inspection, to check for any signs of illness, we were surprised to find it were actually Heidi and her adorable bub 💝
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Australian wildlife photography and animal rescue.
