How do you help kangaroos in a bushfire?

Answer 1

Kangaroos survive bushfires by bounding away at high speed. Kangaroos are able to maintain a fast speed for a long period of time, due to their structural adaptations, and while a bushfire can move very quickly, kangaroos can move faster, and in a different direction.

Answer 2

There are four species known as "kangaroo," and none of the four are threatened. No help is needed.

In the past, the red kangaroo has come close to extinction as a result of habitat clearing for agriculture, and the indiscriminate shooting of kangaroos by farmers and hunters. Once Federal Protection was enacted for all native animals, their numbers increased again.

The majority of kangaroo species are not at all endangered. There are over 60 species of kangaroo, however, and many of the lesser-known species are endangered, especially those in the wallaby family. Rock-wallabies seem to be most prone to endangerment. But the larger creatures commonly recognised as kangaroos, such as Red kangaroos and Grey kangaroos, remain common and prolific.

Answer 3

Tree kangaroos are at most risk from feral animals and from being hit by cars.

The average person can help by being careful when driving through areas known to be tree kangaroo habitats. In Australia there is a concerted effort by wildlife organisations to build corridors between remnant patches of rain forest in the hope that this will stabilize the population. In several places, under-road tunnels have been built to allow safe passage of tree kangaroos from one area to another, and monitoring suggests this strategy has seen some success, although more so among native fauna other than the tree kangaroos. Road signs to warn traffic of tree kangaroos have been placed in several locations, due to quite high mortality rates from the animals being hit by cars.

People can also join volunteer organisations. In far north Queensland in the region of the Atherton Tableland (the favoured habitat of Lumholtz's tree-kangaroo), there are several volunteer groups acting to implement the Wildlife Habitat Management Plans. Incorporated within these plans are strategies to reinstate 80 hectares of rainforest vegetation, and to provide surveys and monitoring of the tree kangaroos.

In New Guinea, education is needed to teach the locals the value of saving these species and not eating them. Given that most of the indigenous population of New Guinea (both the Indonesian half and the Papua New Guineans) still live in traditional tribal groups, with their associated culture and practices, this is virtually impossible to achieve. To this end, nonetheless, in 1999 the Conservation Education Program was begun to raise awareness - at least among some members of the upcoming generation.

Answer 4

Many species of tree kangaroos are nit becoming extinct, but some are certainly endangered and in need of our help.

Tree kangaroos are at most risk from feral animals and from being hit by cars. There is little one can do about wild feral pugs and dogs, but there are some things that can be done to help tree kangaroos.

The average person can help by being careful when driving through areas known to be tree kangaroo habitats. In Australia there is a concerted effort by wildlife organisations to build corridors between remnant patches of rain forest in the hope that this will stabilize the population. In several places, under-road tunnels have been built to allow safe passage of tree kangaroos from one area to another, and monitoring suggests this strategy has seen some success, although more so among native fauna other than the tree kangaroos. Road signs to warn traffic of tree kangaroos have been placed in several locations, due to quite high mortality rates from the animals being hit by cars.

People can also join volunteer organisations. In far north Queensland in the region of the Atherton Tableland (the favoured habitat of Lumholtz's tree-kangaroo), there are several volunteer groups acting to implement the Wildlife Habitat Management Plans. Incorporated within these plans are strategies to reinstate 80 hectares of rainforest vegetation, and to provide surveys and monitoring of the tree kangaroos.

In New Guinea, education is needed to teach the locals the value of saving these species and not eating them. Given that most of the indigenous population of New Guinea (both the Indonesian half and the Papua New Guineans) still live in traditional tribal groups, with their associated culture and practices, this is virtually impossible to achieve. To this end, nonetheless, in 1999 the Conservation Education Program was begun to raise awareness - at least among some members of the upcoming generation.

Answer 5

You can't. Kangaroos are better equipped than man to try and escape a bushfire. It is best to leave them alone. If, however, you notice an injured kangaroo, try to capture it gently (without scaring it) with a blanket, sack or large towel, and ring an accredited wildlife carer. Most veterinarians can put you in contact with a native animal carer.

Answer 6

Start an animal sanctuary with licences under the DWA act, and an honors degree in animal management

Answer 7

If a koala is caught in a bushfire they are most likely to either receive severe life threatening burns or die.