by Elaine Seager | Dec 8, 2014 | Environment & Nature, Features
Betty and Barney, two of the resident sea turtles at the Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre on Fitzroy Island, have been released back into the ocean together after spending two years in the same tank. [headline size=”small”...
by Amanda Cranston | Sep 18, 2014 | Environment & Nature, Features
As you’re driving around exploring North Queensland, it’s possible that you could come across sick or injured wildlife on your travels. The best thing you can do in this situation is call a local Wildlife Rescue hotline. FNQ Wildlife Rescue is a group of...
by Amanda Cranston | Aug 19, 2014 | Environment & Nature, Features
When most people think of the Great Barrier Reef they probably imagine an amazing array of colourful fish and coral with the odd shark or turtle thrown in. And yet there is so much more to learn about this enormous ecosystem. Mangroves and seagrass beds may not be...
by Amanda Cranston | Jun 26, 2014 | Environment & Nature, Features, Interviews
Thanks to the passion and dedication of marine biologist Jennie Gilbert there is now a sea turtle rehabilitation centre on Fitzroy Island near Cairns. Visitors to the island can go to the centre for a small fee to find out more about the incredible work being done to...
by Elaine Seager | Jun 13, 2014 | Environment & Nature, Magnetic Island
Since Australian native animals are so unique, animal encounters are usually top of the wishlist for most international visitors, and many of them can be seen in the wild in North Queensland. Most of the cute and furry animals found in Australia are friendly enough...
