Tasmania: Waging War on Wildlife

Tasmania is famous for its wildlife. Sadly it is also becoming famous for the rampant destruction of its wildlife......

Donwload Tasmania: Waging War on Wildlife - outlines the ways in which Tasmanian wildlife is abused (PDF)

Possums: Possums are treated largely with contempt in this state. Find out some interesting facts about these largely misunderstand mammals and learn that they can be a welcome addition to your home garden of rural property.

Maria Island Macropods: Maria Island is the scene of an annual macropod massacre. This can end today if we act to convince the government to change it's approach to wildlife management.

Duck Shooting: Every year for several decades there has been a governent-sanctioned killing season on native ducks in Tasmania. There is much to know about thess fascinating birds. Do something to bring this senseless cruelty to an end today.

Quail Shooting: Quail shooting is also an annual event on the Tasmanian killing calendar. Watch this space for more information soon.

Short-tailed Shearwater Slaughter: These amazing migratory seabirds are another species under attack during and annual slaughter season. Read more and fight to end the killing.

Cormorants: Some species of cormorants have no legal protection in Tasmania. It is time this changed. Watch this space for more information soon.

Ravens: Forest Ravens are another species that has no protection in Tasmania. Yet these intelligent birds are wrongly blamed and need their name cleared. Watch this space for more information soon.

'Wildlife Matters'

Wildlife education kit

Soon to be released is AACT's 'Wildlife Matters' wildlife education kit generously funded by Voiceless. Keep watch for more details soon.