As the Australian summer warms up, and heatwaves begin, here is some info from Rewild Perth on how to help wildlife by safely providing water:

"Ground dwelling frogs
Unbelievably, ground dwelling frogs venture hundreds of meters from water in search of food and potential mates. These frogs often visit shallow water containers found in the garden during their nocturnal adventures.

Any water container left for ground dwelling frogs should be shallow and filled with rocks to ensure the frog can safely leave the water.

Don’t forget Lizards
“Flat out like a lizard drinking” is a bit of an exaggeration, because lizards gain most of their water from their diet. However, they will drink from shallow containers filled with rocks and pebbles in hot weather.

Smaller skinks will drink from water collected in cracks in stone, wood, and brick work as well."

https://rewildperth.com.au/resource/provide-water-for-wildlife/

#Wildlife
#HelpWildlife
#ProtectWildlife
#AustralianWildlife
#Summer
#Heatwave

As the Australian summer warms up, and heatwaves begin, here is some info from Rewild Perth on how to help wildlife by safely providing water:

"Ground dwelling frogs
Unbelievably, ground dwelling frogs venture hundreds of meters from water in search of food and potential mates. These frogs often visit shallow water containers found in the garden during their nocturnal adventures.

Any water container left for ground dwelling frogs should be shallow and filled with rocks to ensure the frog can safely leave the water.

Don’t forget Lizards
“Flat out like a lizard drinking” is a bit of an exaggeration, because lizards gain most of their water from their diet. However, they will drink from shallow containers filled with rocks and pebbles in hot weather.

Smaller skinks will drink from water collected in cracks in stone, wood, and brick work as well."

https://rewildperth.com.au/resource/provide-water-for-wildlife/

#Wildlife
#HelpWildlife
#ProtectWildlife
#AustralianWildlife
#Summer
#Heatwave

As the Australian summer warms up, and heatwaves begin, here is some info from Rewild Perth on how to help wildlife by safely providing water.

"Mammals in the trees
Possums and other tree dwelling mammals will visit water containers located in the high in the forks of tree branches or on a platform near the trunk of a tree. Locating water in the canopy can provide a safe place for mammals to drink without risking an incident between a possum and the family cat or dog.

Some of our possums are smaller than mice and any water container needs to contain a partially submerged rock or stick to ensure a safe avenue in case they fall in.

Ground dwelling mammals
Quendas, kangaroos, wallabies, and other ground dwelling mammals will drink from water containers located on the ground. Ideally, the water container is shallow (few centimetres deep) and located in the shade of dense shrubs.

Echidnas are avid users of garden baths. They are well known to seek out suitable water to drink and bathe during summer. Often without care of privacy or surprise of residents."

https://rewildperth.com.au/resource/provide-water-for-wildlife/

#Wildlife
#HelpWildlife
#ProtectWildlife
#AustralianWildlife
#Summer
#Heatwave