Aussie Wildlife - Discover Australia's Unique Animals

Our Mission

Our conservation team working with koalas

Protecting Australia's Unique Biodiversity

At Aussie Wildlife, we're dedicated to documenting, preserving, and advocating for Australia's remarkable native species through education and conservation initiatives.

Australia is home to some of the world's most unique wildlife, with approximately 87% of mammal species, 93% of reptiles, and 94% of frogs found nowhere else on Earth. This extraordinary biodiversity is the result of Australia's geographic isolation for millions of years, allowing its fauna to evolve distinctly from the rest of the world.

Our mission extends beyond simple documentation. We actively participate in conservation efforts, habitat restoration projects, and community education programs that foster a deeper connection between Australians and their natural heritage. Through our articles, photographs, and educational resources, we aim to inspire both locals and international audiences to contribute to the protection of these irreplaceable species.

150+

Species Documented

25

Conservation Projects

10K+

Educational Reach

Wildlife Gallery

Explore our collection of Australia's most iconic native species

Kangaroos

Australia's most recognizable marsupials, kangaroos are remarkable for their powerful hind legs and distinctive hopping locomotion. Red kangaroos can reach speeds of 60 km/h and jump up to 3 meters high. These social animals live in groups called mobs and are perfectly adapted to Australia's harsh environment, capable of surviving with minimal water.

Koalas

Known for their cuddly appearance, koalas are specialized marsupials that feed almost exclusively on eucalyptus leaves. These iconic tree-dwellers sleep up to 20 hours per day, conserving energy to digest their toxic, low-nutrient diet. Despite their bear-like appearance, koalas are marsupials with young that develop in a pouch for about six months before riding on their mother's back.

Wombats

Masters of underground living, wombats are powerful diggers that create extensive burrow systems up to 30 meters long. These muscular marsupials have cube-shaped droppings—a unique adaptation that prevents them from rolling away from territorial markers. Wombats can live up to 15 years in the wild and weigh up to 35 kg, making them the world's largest burrowing herbivores.

Platypus

The duck-billed platypus is one of the world's most unusual mammals—an egg-laying monotreme with a duck-like bill, beaver-like tail, and venomous spurs on the males' hind feet. These elusive semi-aquatic creatures use electroreception to locate prey underwater with their eyes closed. When European naturalists first encountered platypus specimens, they believed them to be elaborate hoaxes.

Tasmanian Devils

Australia's largest carnivorous marsupial, the Tasmanian devil is known for its spine-chilling screeches and powerful jaws that can crush bone. Endemic to Tasmania, these nocturnal hunters have the strongest bite force relative to body size of any living mammal. Unfortunately, devil facial tumor disease has decimated wild populations, but conservation efforts continue to protect these remarkable creatures.

Frilled lizard displaying its defensive frill

Frilled Lizards

The frilled lizard's dramatic defensive display makes it one of Australia's most theatrical reptiles. When threatened, these lizards extend a large frill around their neck, open their mouth wide, and hiss loudly to intimidate predators. If this display fails, they'll sprint away on their hind legs at impressive speeds. Found in northern Australia, these arboreal reptiles primarily feed on insects and small vertebrates.

Conservation Success Stories

Celebrating victories in Australian wildlife protection and rehabilitation

Koala conservation success in Queensland

Koala Corridor Restoration

June 2022

Our team collaborated with local landowners to restore 150 hectares of essential koala habitat in Queensland, connecting previously fragmented eucalyptus forests. This critical corridor now enables koala populations to move safely between protected areas, reducing roadkill incidents by 65% and increasing breeding success. The project involved planting over 20,000 native trees and implementing wildlife-friendly fencing across 12 properties.

Greater Bilby Breeding Program

March 2025

After three years of dedicated work, our greater bilby breeding program achieved a milestone with the successful release of 42 individuals into a predator-free sanctuary in Western Australia. These small marsupials, once widespread across Australia, had disappeared from over 80% of their range due to introduced predators and habitat loss. Our program combines captive breeding with innovative predator control techniques to give these "ecosystem engineers" a fighting chance.

Black Summer Bushfire Recovery

2020-2025

Following the devastating 2019-2020 bushfires that affected over 3 billion animals, our emergency response team worked tirelessly to rescue and rehabilitate wildlife across affected regions. Over three years, we've established six wildlife recovery stations, treated more than 1,500 injured animals, and collaborated with researchers to monitor population recovery. Our ongoing habitat restoration efforts have focused on replanting fire-resistant native species and installing artificial hollows for displaced gliders, possums, and birds.

Recommended Resources

Expand your knowledge with these valuable Australian wildlife resources

Australian Wildlife Conservancy

Explore the work of Australia's largest private owner of land for conservation, protecting endangered wildlife across more than 6.5 million hectares.

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Atlas of Living Australia

Access Australia's national biodiversity database with millions of species records, distribution maps, and identification resources for researchers and wildlife enthusiasts.

Explore Database

WIRES Wildlife Rescue

Learn about Australia's largest wildlife rescue organization and how to support their emergency response for injured, sick, and orphaned native animals.

Support Wildlife Rescue

Educational Webinars

Join our expert-led online sessions about Australian wildlife

15 Oct

Understanding Marsupial Development

Explore the fascinating world of marsupial reproduction and development with our resident biologist Dr. Sarah Miller. This comprehensive webinar covers the unique adaptations of Australia's pouched mammals, from kangaroos to koalas, and explains why marsupial development differs so dramatically from placental mammals.

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22 Oct

Australia's Remarkable Reptiles

Join herpetologist Tom Jenkins for a deep dive into Australia's diverse reptile species. From the world's most venomous snakes to the ancient perentie monitor lizard, you'll learn about evolutionary adaptations, conservation challenges, and how to safely observe these fascinating creatures in their natural habitats.

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5 Nov

Wildlife Photography Techniques

Capture Australia's iconic wildlife through your lens with award-winning photographer James Wilson. This practical webinar covers equipment selection, field techniques, ethical approaches to wildlife photography, and post-processing tips to create stunning images of Australia's native animals in their natural environments.

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Behind the Scenes

Experience the challenges and rewards of wildlife documentation

The Art of Wildlife Observation

Documenting Australia's wildlife requires extraordinary patience, specialized equipment, and intimate knowledge of animal behavior. Our team often spends weeks in remote locations, carefully observing and waiting for the perfect moment to capture rare species in their natural environment.

Whether it's tracking elusive platypus at dawn, waiting for nocturnal bilbies to emerge from their burrows, or positioning camera traps to capture the secretive movements of quolls, our fieldwork presents unique challenges and unforgettable rewards. Every image in our gallery represents countless hours of preparation, observation, and respect for wildlife.

5,800+

Hours in Field

120

Expeditions

45,000+

Photos Taken

Wildlife photographer setting up equipment

Team camping in outback for night photography

Contact Us

Get in touch for wildlife information, collaboration opportunities, or visit arrangements

Our Location

Visit our office to learn more about Australian wildlife and our conservation projects:

Aussie Wildlife
42 Smith Street
Collingwood, VIC 3066
Australia
P: +61417 392 506

Discover Australia's Unique Wildlife

Our Mission

Protecting Australia's Unique Biodiversity

150+

25

10K+

Wildlife Gallery

Kangaroos

Koalas

Wombats

Platypus

Tasmanian Devils

Frilled Lizards

Conservation Success Stories

Koala Corridor Restoration

Greater Bilby Breeding Program

Black Summer Bushfire Recovery

Recommended Resources

Australian Wildlife Conservancy

Atlas of Living Australia

WIRES Wildlife Rescue

Educational Webinars

Understanding Marsupial Development

Australia's Remarkable Reptiles

Wildlife Photography Techniques

Behind the Scenes

The Art of Wildlife Observation

5,800+

120

45,000+

Contact Us

Our Location

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