#ClimateImpactsWildlife – Phillip Island

Jun 7, 2019 | Wildlife

Climate Experience: Governments have recognised that the little penguin population on Phillip Island is severely threatened by climate change. Explanation: Little penguins are impacted on a number of fronts, the three key ones being:[1] Warmer air temperatures...
#ClimateImpactsWildlife – Bass Strait

#ClimateImpactsWildlife – Bass Strait

Jun 5, 2019 | Wildlife

Climate Experience: Citizen spotted a manta ray, a species not usually found in cold Victorian waters. The previous most southern sighting was just south of Sydney. Explanation: The East Australian Current has extended 350kms south since the 1940s, increasing...
#ClimateImpactsWildlife – Baranduda

#ClimateImpactsWildlife – Baranduda

Jun 5, 2019 | Wildlife

Climate Experience: Citizens found numerous ringtail possums struggling to cope with persistent heatwaves. Two were found hanging in trees almost dead and 16 were admitted to the Kangaloola Wildlife Shelter. Explanation: January temperatures were nearly 6 degrees...

#ClimateImpactsWildlife – Grampians

Jun 4, 2019 | Wildlife

Climate Experience: Citizen has noticed a reduction in brolga numbers. Scientific Explanation: Changes in water flow regimes and the drying of the region impacts waterbirds that need wetlands for food supply or breeding habitat.[1] Stream flow has decreased in...
#ClimateImpactsWildlife – Elwood

#ClimateImpactsWildlife – Elwood

Jun 3, 2019 | Wildlife

Climate Experience: Citizen spotted an eastern fiddler ray, a species usually found only in eastern Victorian waters. Explanation: The East Australian Current has extended 350kms south since the 1940s, increasing Victorian water temperatures, enabling warmer water...