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Due to the magic of technology, coupled with an inability to understand that magic, the first half of this newsletter has disappeared. It had been ready for printing for more than a month but so many other commitments by both Garry and I ensured it stayed simmering on a backburner. Last night [14th June] . . . → Read More: From the Editor A BIT ABOUT WRIN from an original publicity write-up shortly after WRIN was formed The name WILDLIFE RESCUE AND INFORMATION NETWORK was chosen after much discussion as it states exactly what WRIN does – WILDLIFE RESCUE and [giving] INFORMATION to members of the public who call our wildlife rescue phone. Our aims were then . . . → Read More: A Bit about WRIN KEEP THE FOLLOWING IN MIND AND ENSURE ANY ILLEGAL CARERS ARE MADE AWARE OF ALL THE CONSEQUENCES – in the nicest possible way of course. It is of great concern that many animals that are picked up are not taken to a vet or wildlife shelter, instead they are taken home to become household . . . → Read More: Illegal Carers Rosie, the first of the burnt wallabies to arrive weighed 4.6kg, the pads on the underside of both feet had been burnt away. Vets had washed her feet and applied wet dressings, her hands had also been treated and strapped; eyelashes and whiskers were also burnt, her fur was singed, especially around the end . . . → Read More: GUESS WHO’S BEEN SLEEPING WITH MY COMPUTER? Brenda Cheryl and Myree will be conducting craft afternoons during the colder months, these are get togethers for members and non-members who enjoy knitting, crochet or any other craft and may be interested in learning of ways to help wildlife. For information on this fund raising activity, call Cheryl on 54 485151 or Myree on . . . → Read More: A Crafty Reminder Greg Gordon has once again volunteered to come to Bendigo and do his basic biology workshop, it will include showing all how to do a faecal float which apparently is everyones favourite segment. Before a day can be organised I need to know how many will be interested and what would be the preferred . . . → Read More: GREG’S BIOLOGY WORKSHOP WHAT AN EXPERIENCE by Shelley I hadn’t had any animals in care for almost 12 months, other than overnight borders, since the birth of our twins in October 2008, but things were set to change. My family and I were attending my Mothers birthday party in October the following year and had placed the . . . → Read More: Possum Story The 400mm annual rainfall zone is the approximate northern limits of the Common Ringtail Possum in Victoria. The most northerly populations are in the Gunbower Forest on the Murray River but in western Victoria their northern limit is Mt Arapiles. They are not as common in the west of the state as they are . . . → Read More: Ringtail Possums A small group of conscientious souls have very kindly created some space in their lives to form a Working Group in WRIN, having had our 3rd meeting just recently we are well on our way! The Group aims to support WRIN and its members to assist our beautiful wildlife by : identifying needs [at . . . → Read More: WRIN Working Group |
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