The following statistics are a snapshot of FNQ Wildlife Rescue operations during 2009. There are five graphs which indicate -
These statistics are based on wildlife returns submitted by carers each month and are indicative of the overall plight of wildlife in urban areas.
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| Species |
Number received into care |
| Metallic Starling |
292 |
| Peaceful Dove |
146 |
| Agile Wallaby |
109 |
| Figbird |
105 |
| Rainbow Lorikeet |
73 |
| Torres Strait Pigeon |
66 |
| White Breasted Woodswallow |
60 |
| Curlew |
39 |
| Friarbird |
35 |
| Spectacled Flying Fox |
32 |
| Total* |
957 |
| * The figures shown above indicate that the top 10 species account for 58% of all animals received into care. |
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| Species |
Number received into care |
| Bird |
1367 |
| Macropod (Kangaroos, wallabies, pademelons etc.) |
126 |
| Bat |
65 |
| Mammal |
49 |
| Snake |
10 |
| Reptile |
8 |
| Amphibian |
3 |
| Monotreme (Echidna, Platypus) |
3 |
| Other |
3 |
| Feral Animals |
1 |
| Total* |
1635 |
| * Birds account for 83.5% of all animals received into care. |
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| Injury Type |
Number received into care |
| Separated from parent |
749 |
| Nothing apparent |
256 |
| Forelimb/wing injury |
157 |
| Concussed |
155 |
| Body injury |
93 |
| Head injury |
34 |
| Rear limb/leg injury |
33 |
| Feather or fur problem |
24 |
| Exhausted |
23 |
| Internal injury |
20 |
| Undernourished |
19 |
| Eye injury |
17 |
| Mouth injury |
10 |
| Neurological damage |
10 |
| Other |
10 |
| Tail injury |
6 |
| Deformity |
5 |
| Neck injury |
4 |
| Parasite infestation |
4 |
| Gastric/digestive problems |
2 |
| Oil/sticky substance |
2 |
| Respiratory problem |
2 |
| Skin problem |
2 |
| Total* |
1635 |
| * Over 45% of all animals received into care had been separated from their parent/s. |
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| Injury Cause |
Number received into care |
| Unknown |
552 |
| Fallen |
551 |
| Motor vehicle |
153 |
| Collision with object |
123 |
| Cat attack |
62 |
| Habitat loss |
34 |
| Weather conditions |
34 |
| Dog attack |
32 |
| Other |
16 |
| Bird attack |
15 |
| Trapped |
11 |
| Unsuitable area |
10 |
| Entanglement |
9 |
| Barbed wire |
8 |
| Poison |
7 |
| Electrocution |
5 |
| Fire |
5 |
| Distress in captivity |
4 |
| Geriatric |
2 |
| Runner syndrome |
1 |
| Weapons |
1 |
| Total* |
1635 |
| * 61.7% of all injuries are a result of man made causes. |
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| Injury Cause |
Number received into care |
| In Care (animals still in care) |
642 |
| Released |
467 |
| Died |
226 |
| Euthanised |
188 |
| Relocated |
89 |
| Dead on arrival |
16 |
| Reunited with parents |
4 |
| Permanent care (animals are deemed non-releasable) |
2 |
| Escaped |
1 |
| Bird attack |
15 |
| Total* |
1635 |
| * 56% of all animals received are either released, relocated or reunited after rehabilitation. |
