In short: About 22,000 hectares of forest at Mount Cole and Mount Buangor burned in February during weeks-long bushfires. Six weeks later, wildlife carers and rescuers say they are beginning to see the impact of the bushfire on local wildlife. What’s next? An ecologists says introduced predators will have greater access to the area after the fire and are likely […]
Wild Animal Safari celebrates recovery following 2023 tornado | News
Tuesday marked the one-year anniversary of the tornado that wreaked havoc on the grounds of Wild Animal Safari Park in Pine Mountain. In the wake of the March 26, 2023, tornado, Wild Animal Safari Pine Mountain encountered significant setbacks from immediate storm damage, including over 4,500 fallen trees, miles of damaged fencing, with nearly 20 […]
Scientific Breakthrough for Critically Endangered Starfish Recovery
The sunflower sea star is now critically endangered due to a mysterious illness called sea star wasting syndrome. But researchers have made a breakthrough for their recovery. Photo credit: Marco Mazza/Courtesy of San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance. A mysterious disease called sea star wasting syndrome decimated 95% of the sunflower sea star population in 2013. […]