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Koalas are about as they head into breeding season.
During Koala breeding season (Spring/ Summer) male koalas will be on the move looking for a mate.
As they search the landscape, they may venture into new areas and need to cross roads and motorists are advised to keep an eye out for any furry marsupials keen to cross the road.
Sadly, in the last couple of months there have been two reported koala roadkill incidents.
What to do if you see a koala?
- If you do see a koala crossing the road, please slow down and please don't assume they will move out of the way.
- If you see any injured koalas (or any other wildlife) - please call your local Wildlife carer for help.
There are several wildlife carers in the Southern Highlands.
Southern Highlands Wildlife Carers
- Native Wildlife Rescue (under license to Wildlife Rescue South Coast). Mobile: 0412 002 400 Website: nativewildliferescue.org.au and www.wildlife-rescue.org.au
- Higher Ground Raptor Centre (under license to Wildlife Rescue South Coast). Phone: 4887 7660 Mobile: 0484 195 888 Website: www.highergroundraptors.com Facebook: facebook.com/highergroundraptors
- Iloura Park Wildlife Rehabilitation (under license to WIRES) Mobile: 0400 324 322 Email: pennywalsh@live.com.au Website: www.wires.org.au/branch/wingecarribee
- Dimmocks Retreat Wildlife Rehabilitation & Rescue (under license to Wildlife Rescue South Coast) Phone: 4883 6889 Email: email@dimmocksretreat.com.au Website: www.dimmocksretreat.com.au
- Wombat Mange Management (in situ treatment) Wombat Care Bundanoon (permit holder with the Wombat Protection Society of Australia) Mobile: 0490 659 245 Email: wombatcarebundanoon@gmail.com Website: www.wombatcarebundanoon.com.au
If you see a dead koala on the side of the road - you can report it to the Southern Highlands Koala hotline (4868 0888).
This information can continue to build our understanding of koala roadkill hotspots.
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