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...
Category: DUGONGS AND TURTLES
CAPE YORK WILD RIVERS PROTECTION TO BE DITCHED
POOR FELLA, MY COUNTRY. Campbell Newman’s LNP government intends to scrap the wild river preservation law in Cape York, instead giving priority to mining and development. This decision is an absolute tragedy for the Cape York environment, for the indigenous people who supported protection of country and for the environmental groups who fought so hard...
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...