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Wildlife

Australia is home to some of the world's most unique and recognisable wildlife, including some dangerous species.

Understanding how to live safely and comfortably alongside these native animals is essential.

This section provides valuable information on interacting with wildlife, the regulations around keeping them as pets, and how to report injured animals.

Living with wildlife

Living in Australia means sharing the environment with diverse native wildlife. Learn practical tips for safely dealing with common species such as kangaroos, snakes, possums and magpies.

Keeping wildlife as pets

There are laws and regulations around keeping native wildlife as pets. We provide you with the information you need to apply for a licence to keep reptiles or amphibians lawfully.

Report injured wildlife

If you come across injured native birds or wildlife, call the 24-hour Wildlife Victoria emergency hotline at 03 8400 7300 for assistance and guidance on what to do next.

Wildlife

Living with wildlife

Keeping wildlife as pets

Report injured wildlife

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