Chimpanzees make more then 30 calls, the most common of which can be heard up to 2km away.
How to be a responsible pet owner?
3 March 2010
This month you can read our guide on caring responsibly for your own animals at home and do your bit for biodiversity by protecting native wildlife. A dog or cat can be your best friend, but it takes a bit of work, lots of love and some patience.
- Choose a pet that matches your family’s lifestyle
- Feed your pet regularly with good quality food; otherwise a hungry pet will sometimes go hunting
- ‘Do the right thing’ with poo – scoop it up, and bin it or compost it.
- Remember, your pet can harm wildlife so keep your pet inside at night and also keep it on a leash where there is wildlife.
- If you can’t care for your pet find it a new home so it won’t stray and kill wildlife.
- For sick or injured native animals contact a wildlife rescue organisation or Taronga Wildlife Hospital.
Finally, lots of love and good care will keep your pet happy and busy.
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