The destruction of koala habitat pushes them into high risk territories

“A koala has been spotted walking along a NSW beach the incident highlights the impact of koala habitat loss in urban areas. It's a key issue we are seeing everywhere, not just on the Mid North Coast...Anyone who spotted a koala in an unusual location should contact a wildlife carer...If they had more habitat they wouldn't need the koala hospital."

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-08/koala-spotted-walking-along-a-northern-nsw-beach/102701724
#MidNorthCoast #sprawl #cars #DogAttacks #pets #FragmentedHabitats #logging #homeless #wildlife #biodiversity

"10 million animals are hit on our roads each year."
"As Australia’s population expands, wildlife are pushed into smaller areas, with more roads criss-crossing their habitats. The most visible victims of #RoadExpansion are larger mammals such as possums, wombats, kangaroos and #koalas. However, millions of smaller animals including echidnas, birds, reptiles and frogs are also injured or killed each year on our roads."
https://theconversation.com/10-million-animals-are-hit-on-our-roads-each-year-heres-how-you-can-help-them-and-steer-clear-of-them-these-holidays-149733

https://www.wires.org.au/
#Wildlife rescue

#HabitatFragmentation #Roads #Cars #Motorists #Roadkill #VehicleCrashes #Speeding #DogAttacks #HumanDominatedLandscapes #BellingenShireCouncil #Biodiversity #Euthanasia #Extinction

"Over 1 million additional #dogs were welcomed into Australian households between 2019 to 2021
Australia Post data showed New South Wales had 650 attacks in nine months, Queensland had 555 and Western Australia had 329."
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-05-05/how-to-protect-yourself-and-your-pet-against-dog-attacks/102310310
#dogAttacks #Unrestrained #Pets #Violence #Pedestrians #Biodiversity

The number of dog attacks recorded by police in England & Wales has risen by over a third in the past five years, an #FOI has revealed.

Last year, there were nearly 22,000 cases of out-of-control dogs causing injury. In 2018, there were just over 16,000.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64798162

#journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism #dogs #dogattacks

More #FOIFriday stories: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/03/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-10-3-2023-foifriday/

Terror on Barry Island!!
#DogAttacks #Wales #DogOnDog

Yorkshire Terrier dies after being attacked by another dog on seafront https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/barry-island-dog-attack-seafront-17891469?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar

"beloved her cat screeching in pain as the two dogs, Molly and Storm, tried to tear it apart"
"It took another neighbour to stab the pure-bred dog in the gums with a screwdriver before it let go of Miss Hicks."
"aggressive and out of control"
"Miss Hicks thought she was going to die and screamed for help."
#DogAttacks #Wales #CatAttacked #PoorPussy

BBC News - Prestatyn man died after 'severe dog bite' became infected
#DogAttacks #ManDead #Wales
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-51475134

#DogAttacks #PortTalbot #BeastsRunningWild
Staffordshire bull terrier destroyed after attacking neighbour bringing in the washing
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/staffordshire-bull-terrier-destroyed-after-17535051

Poor old lady....attacked by this out-of-control monster!!!
#DogAttacks #Terror #DangerousDogs
BBC News - YouTube star Deji's dog to be destroyed after biting elderly woman https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-50823222

#DogAttacks #Wales #DangerousDogs #Bridgend
Man bitten by 'large aggressive' dog https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/wildmill-bridgend-dog-bit-police-17265640?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar

Good work SWP! Thankfully the situation was sorted within a few hours before the beast was able to injure more people. It could have potentially killed children!
Best wishes & a speedy recovery to the hostpitalised man! #DogAttacks #Wales #dangerousdogs
"South Wales Police Bridgend and Vale of Glamorgan
9 hrs ·
We were called to reports of a man being bitten by a large aggressive dog in Wildmill, Bridgend at about 4.15pm today.

The man received hospital treatment."

#DogAttacks #Wales #DogBites
Armed police called as dog bites four people at Cardiff house https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/armed-police-fairwater-dog-attack-17160962?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar

Lovely dogs mind, wouldn’t hurt a fly......#DogAttacks #Swansea #Wales 🐶
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-49878184

#DogAttacks #Wales #DangerousDogs
Runner bitten in groin and leg by growling dog which sprinted towards him https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/runner-bitten-groin-leg-growling-16864302?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar

....and todays dog attack....another CHILD attacked by these beasts!
When is this carnage going to end! #DogAttacks #Beasts #Wales
BBC News - Child airlifted to hospital after Mynydd Isa dog attack https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-49543193

How many more times is this going to happen before action is taken!! :'(
"ripped tendons in his hand" ..... "a huge gash to his face"
The Child is still in hospital...... #DogAttacks #Wales #DangerousDogs
Boy, 12, facing permanent injuries after being mauled by dog https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/twelve-year-old-boy-facing-16828964?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar

#DogAttacks #WildBeasts #Monsters
Four people try to save 'most gorgeous dog' in a vicious attack https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/aggressive-dog-attack-swansea-beach-16614363?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar

Enough is enough! When is this madness going to end! #DogAttacks #WildBeasts #OutOfControl
Fears of fatalities as number of dog attacks on postal workers grows
https://www.itv.com/news/2019-07-08/fears-of-fatality-as-number-of-dog-attacks-on-postal-workers-grows/

Woman attacked and Terrier killed!! #DogAttacks #Wales #Beasts
'Dangerous dog' seized after killing terrier and attacking young woman https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/dangerous-dog-seized-after-killing-16446246?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar

Terrible stuff, and the owner couldn't care less!
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/police-probe-underway-after-dog-16406370
#DogAttacks #Wales #Beasts