The European Wasp is an introduced species and therefore does not have natural predators in Australia to keep their numbers low. European wasps are a pest

The most common native duck species in Victoria are the Pacific Black Duck and the Australian Wood Duck. Whitehorse also sometimes has visits from Chestnut Teal

Birds such as magpies may swoop during the breeding season to protect their nests. This behaviour can be scary and intimidating. It is only the males that

There are three types of possums and gliders that are commonly found in the City of Whitehorse. They are the Common Brushtail Possum, the Common Ringtail Possum

There are many introduced pest animals that live and flourish in the City of Whitehorse. Many of these are unhelpful may harm: residents garden plants pets

Common Myna birds are a familiar sight in our suburbs because our environment suits them well. Unfortunately, they compete with our local birds for nesting

Native bees and European honey bees play an important role in our natural ecosystem, pollinating our flowering fruit, vegetables and flowering plants. European

Victoria has seven groups of native bees. These include Blue-Banded Bees which are solitary creatures, with single females inhabiting burrows in the soft

Keeping poultry helps to reduce kitchen and food waste and turn it into fresh eggs and fertiliser for the garden. At the same time it provides an opportunity to

In urban areas people will encounter wildlife all the time. Remember that these animals are not pets and should not be treated as such. Feeding wildlife can