Living with wildlife
Stay safe from swooping birds
By understanding magpies and knowing how to behave around them, you can stay safe from a swooping magpie.
Removal of snakes, possums and pests
Native animals, including possums and snakes, may find their way into your home. There are people you can call to have them removed if necessary.
Brush turkeys
Learn more about brush turkeys, their habitat and the work done to protect them.
Kangaroos and wallabies
Learn about kangaroos, their behaviour and safety tips when you’re around them.
Possums
Find out about possums, their habitat and behaviour.
Southern cassowary
Like the emu and ostrich, the southern cassowary is a ratite, a large flightless bird with unusual feathers and other features that distinguish it from all other birds. Find out more information about this majestic bird.
Snakes
Find out about snakes, their important role in the wild and how to keep them away from your home.
Australian tarantulas (family Theraphosidae)
Tarantulas range in size, colour and distribution across Australia. They may be difficult to identify and some species have not yet been properly studied or described.
Staying safe around wildlife
Queensland has an impressive list of potentially dangerous wildlife including venomous snakes, spiders, stingrays, jelly-fish, crocodiles and sharks.