The Cycle of Wild – Life At Moah’s Ark

With the change of season’s its been a busy time at Moah’s Ark!

The never ending numbers and variety of wildlife species that enter (and leave) our shelter keeps us well and truly on our toes and flat out 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – it is exhausting work!

To provide for animals when they are most in need is challenging, however at Moah’s Ark we are driven to provide our native wildlife with the best of care. To see our rescued animals through their rehabilitation and eventual release back to the wild, where they belong, is so very rewarding and it’s the reason we do what we do.

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Some Recent Success Stories

Voodoo the Falcon 

As a result of vehicle impact Voodoo came into our care with a broken ankle and wing fractures. It’s been a lengthy rehab but after removal of his plaster and splints he is perching and flying normally and building up his muscles. His release is finally in sight. Such progress and determination!

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Droo, Groot, Ularoo and Aroozona

It’s amazing to think these Eastern Grey Kangaroos all came into care many many months ago weighing around 600 grams each. It’s been an absolute pleasure to help these characters through their development and to watch them progress into independent, healthy and strong young roos.

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Thor the Black Swan

Thor was seen in the lake by some very caring people who noticed that he was unwell and compromised by a large lure and line entanglement through is thigh, toe and webbing. Fortunately he was AOK and released!

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A Litte Rarity

We were so blessed to be able to care for this little fella, a teeny tiny Feathertail Glider. Feathertail gliders are named for their remarkable tail which is flat with stiff fringed hair growing horizontally either side. They utilise this to steer and to brake as they glide. They can often be missed as a result of their small size and mistaken for a mouse. The membrane extends from their elbow to knee. Native diet consists of insects, pollen and nectar. They live in communal groups between 5 -30. All females possess a pouch. Adults weigh between 10-15 grams and they are the only known mammals to have a feather like tail. HOW UNIQUE and SPECIAL to have this cutie in care!

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Catching Up With An Old Mate – The legendary Stumpy! 

After travelling all over the countryside doing releases on Sunday, look who we happened across. So glad to know Stumpy is still out and about and thriving. Such a remarkable Koala to have lost his entire foot and adapted so remarkably well. Stumpy is infamous around the area and even though he has enjoyed a few vacations at the shelter over the past 8 years, his will and strength to survive never ceases to amaze us! Way to go STUMPY 

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A BIG Thank you!

Our heartfelt thanks to the Yarrawonga Riverlands Caravan park proprietors and guests for donating the proceeds of their Easter event towards our sick and injured native wildlife. Your support means a great deal and helps all of our patients! 

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Newsletter Tips!

Simple But Effective

An easy method to contain an injured animal whilst waiting for rescuers to attend is this simple but effective method. Sometimes as carers, we have to travel long distances to attend injured and orphaned wildlife and ensuring that the bird/native animal cannot escape and is protected by predators is the ‘washing basket method’ simple items most people will have at home.

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The Importance of Natural Diet

Unnatural foods can cause a severe and chronic predisposition to ill health when continuously fed to native wildlife. Incorrect foods produce imbalances in our wildlife’s requirements causing severe deficiencies. Certain foods can ferment in the gut causing bacterial infections. In addition animals that have become reliant on the wrong foods can quickly lose the ability to source food for themselves and normal nomadic animals can become sedentary therefore not balancing their diet.

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To all of our wonderful supporters, this newsletter is for you.

We enjoy sharing our stories, and yours, and keeping you updated and informed about the work we do through our shelter, the animals we care for and what you can do to help make the world a better place for our native Australian wildlife. 

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If you have any little stories you’d like to share, please let us know!

Loretta & Mo