With hundreds of call-outs every day, wildlife rescue services can help us understand the threats to our native animals
- Written by: Elodie Camprasse, Research fellow in spider crab ecology, Deakin University
Elodie Camprasse, Author providedImagine coming across an injured kangaroo on the side of the road. Or a bat entangled in fruit tree netting. Would you know who to call to get help?
After a quick search, you find the number of your local wildlife rescue service and give them a call. A trained operator gathers the information they need to assess...




















