Cyclone Narelle threatens wildlife in northern Australia

In Queensland, wildlife rescue organisations are already responding to a growing number of flood-displaced animals. The Agile Project, a long-time IFAW partner, requested urgent supplies including milk formula and enclosure equipment upgrades as they care for more than 100 orphaned joeys.

Further north, Far North Queensland Wildlife Rescue is also seeing an influx of animals arriving in care. We are providing food supplies to support this surge and remains in close contact with the team to expand support as needs evolve, particularly as the cyclone approaches.

As the Cyclone Narelle approaches, preparations are intensifying across both regions. In the Northern Territory, National Parks rangers are monitoring bat colonies in high-risk areas, while a local wildlife veterinary hospital that previously partnered with IFAW is on standby to triage injured animals. Across Queensland, we remain in close contact with partners to assess needs in real time and provide additional support as conditions worsen.