Animal encounters

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How you can help native wildlife by installing a nest box in your garden

With fewer natural tree hollows around, you can help native wildlife by installing a nest box. Here’s how and why.

02 Oct. 2024 7 min read

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What to do if you see a snake in the wild

It’s that time of the year again; after a long winter sleep, snakes are on the move with two things in mind – finding food and finding a mate.

20 Sep. 2024 3 min read

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Meet Buddy… SA’s dog safety ambassador

The Dog and Cat Management Board has buddied up with Australia Post to deliver important safety messages to South Australian dogs and their owners. Find out more!

17 Sep. 2024 1 min read

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Why it’s normal to see seals at our beaches

If you’ve spent time strolling along Adelaide’s metro beaches or jetties, you might have spotted a long-nosed fur seal or the occasional Australian sea lion floating in the shallows.

12 Sep. 2024 3 min read

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A dog owner’s guide to Hooded Plover nesting season

Read our handy hints for keeping your dog from disturbing endangered Hooded Plovers this nesting season.

10 Sep. 2024 2 min read

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A beachgoer’s guide to Hooded Plover nesting season

Did you know its Hooded Plover nesting season? Find out how beachgoers can help protect them at this important time of year.

10 Sep. 2024 2 min read

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What’s happening to save SA’s threatened species

Find out about the many great projects underway in SA to save our threatened species.

04 Sep. 2024 7 min read

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Meet our top 5 native animal dads

With Father’s Day coming up this weekend, we are shining a light on some of South Australia’s great native animal dads.

29 Aug. 2024 6 min read

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8 national parks in South Australia where you can see baby animals this spring

Spring is in the air and so are baby animals. Here’s some of the best places to spot baby natives around SA.

27 Aug. 2024 5 min read

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Top 5 things to do with dad in parks this Father’s Day

Father’s Day lands on the first day of spring this year so why not combine these 2 special days by celebrating dad and the fresh burst of wildlife and colour by visiting South Australia’s parks.

26 Aug. 2024 9 min read

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Everything you need to know about magpie swooping season

It’s magpie swooping season! Here’s how you can live with them.

20 Aug. 2024 4 min read

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Meet the medal-winners in SA’s Wildlife Olympics

It’s Olympic time, so get to know some of South Australia’s supreme athletes from the animal kingdom!

25 Jul. 2024 5 min read

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