Dugongs in Barrier Reef in decline * From: AAP * September 04, 2012 12:47PM A survey of dugongs in the Great Barrier Reef shows a significant decline, a marine biologist says. Source: AAP A SURVEY of dugongs in the Great Barrier Reef shows a significant decline, a leading marine biologist says. “In the southern Great...
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Koala Report
Following on the excellent documentary on Four Corners, many Australians and people from overseas will be asking what they can do to ensure the long term survival of Koalas. In 1994, Australians for Animals (AFA) presented an historic scientific submission to the US government supporting the listing of the Koala as a Threatened Species under...
BIRDS – SO MUCH FUN
Our backyard verandah is now the local cafe and breakfast bar to six Butcher Birds and now one Spangled Drongo ! Wow, what an amazing bird. It’s completely beautiful, being a combination of shiny dark blue and black feathers with red eyes. Drongo flies like an angel and is so clever. Sitting on a flax...
TURTLE DEATHS MAJOR WORRY IN QUEENSLAND
A mass stranding event at Upstart Bay resulting in about 80 adult greens coming ashore dead and dying. All the turtles were healthy prior to beaching with good fat levels so clearly not starving. Pathology and histology shows nothing. Combined with ongoing turtle deaths in and around Gladstone, the trend is a major concern. Dead...
BUTCHER BIRDS – GLORIOUS SONGSTERS
Every morning our family is greeted by butcher birds waiting for breakfast. We live in an area which is a year round home range for the birds and we only feed small amounts so that they are not dependent. But such joy ! Each bird has a personality of its own. ” Flut” as I’ve...
US GROUPS LEGAL CHALLENGE OVER GREAT BARRIER REEF
For Immediate Release, August 2, 2012 Contact: Sarah Uhlemann, Center for Biological Diversity, (206) 327-2344 Doug Norlen, Pacific Environment, (202) 465-1650 Teri Shore, Turtle Island Restoration Network, (707) 934-7081 Lawsuit Launched Against Multi-billion-dollar U.S. Subsidy of Fossil Fuel Projects in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef Facilities Would Threaten Sea Turtles, Other Endangered Species SAN FRANCISCO— Three...
JAMES PRICE POINT WA DISASTER FOR WHALES
The WA government recently gave the initial go-ahead to Woodside Pty Ltd to develop a massive gas hub at James Price Point. Imagine this. 1500 ships a year servicing the gas hub. That’s four ships a day, 28 ships a week in a pristine area with very little shipping traffic. This development is nothing short...
AUSTRALIANS FOR ANIMALS AND GLADSTONE PORTS CORPORATION MISLEADING POLL
National animal rights group dredges up poll complaint. QUEENSLAND TELEGRAPH. By John Mikkelsen AN environmental animal rights group has expressed serious concerns over aspects of the massive Gladstone Harbour dredging program, including a misleading media release claiming most Australians supported the dredging project. Co-ordinator of Australians for Animals Inc, Sue Arnold, has complained to both...
Australians for Animals is Gearing Up!
Dear Friends, Thanks for your continued interest, actions and support. As a result we’re gearing up even further! Our campaigns are becoming more directed and efficient, our website is being continually improved and like many passionate activist organisations, our Social Media reach is increasing dramatically. AFA aims to highlight those issues that are neglected by...