Our region is home to a very diverse range of small native mammals that need our help. There is a variety of reasons we are called to help these animals including: 

• Animal living in roof or chimney

• Rat bait poisoning

• Attack by dog or other animal

• Caught on barbed fence, bird netting or power lines

Small mammals in our region:

• Brushtail and ringtail possums 

• Sugar and krefft’s gliders

• Rakali – Water rat

• Dunnart – Native rodent

• Antechinus

• Greater Glider

• Koala

• Quolls

• Echidnas

• Big bats – Grey-headed flying fox, little red flying fox

• Little Bats – Microbats, over 21 species in Wildcare area

What to do if you find a sick, injured or orphaned small mammal:

If you find an animal that needs help call our 24/7 Helpline on (02) 6299 1966. Follow the below tips to help give the animal the best chance of survival while waiting for a rescuer.

• Keep your distance - Assess the animal from a safe distance so the animal does not feel threatened or feel further distress. 

• Avoid contact with bats - Bats can carry a range of diseases harmful to humans. Do not attempt to pick up or touch bats, and keep pets and children away.

• Keep safe and secure - If you can do so safely, use a box or barier of some sort to secure the animal until a rescuer arrives.