Local WIRES volunteer Adriana Turk has successfully raised and released a pair of healthy young ringtail possums after their mother was killed in an accident two months ago.
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When she took them into care they weighed just 70g each and had luckily survived the incident with minimal trauma.
“Although they were very young their mum had clearly cared for them well as they were healthy and calm when I got them,” Ms Turk said.
“I nicknamed them Bonnie and Clyde and they were an absolute delight to raise, always bright and very inquisitive.”
The local WIRES branch is in need of more volunteers like Ms Turk to help cope with the number of rescues and demands on their services.
“Anyone who loves our unique Australian wildlife should book in to do the training course and join our special group of local volunteers,” Ms Turk said.
“I came here from Sydney just over two years ago and I simply had to join WIRES after seeing a number of injured and displaced animals in the region and realising I could make a real difference.”
Caring for Australian wildlife requires specific training and licensing and WIRES is holding a Rescue and Immediate Care Course (RICC) in Bega on November 26. The course is fully accredited and costs $175 and incorporates a one day workshop plus an online component.
“I love living in the country and I love volunteering for WIRES,” said Ms Turk.
“I feel like I’m now really part of nature and the native animals I rescue, care for and release back into the wild have helped me get there.”
For more information on the upcoming WIRES RICC course, email Training@wires.org.au or visit www.WIRES.org.au.
