Creature Tales

While we may not like to think about it, the fact is, we are surrounded by parasites. Someone who has fully embraced these critters is Dr Susan De Burgh. Dr De Burgh currently works with pharmaceutical company, Elanco, which has been influential in helping prevent dogs from catching the deadly, tick-borne disease, Ehrlichiosis, in the northern parts of Australia. In this episode, Dr De Burgh discusses how her work is helping a wide...

Koalas are sadly one of the most seriously affected animals in the case of a bushfire. Zoos Victoria cared for more than 20 injured koalas during the 2020 bushfires. Now, the Zoo will be building a purpose-built koala hospital at Werribee Open range Zoo. This will be a facility dedicated to helping koalas and other animals recover from injuries related to bushfires.

The hospital is being built using funds from the RSPCA's bushfire ...

Did you know ducks can be carnivorous? Or that they put on wacky mating displays? Or that some shed their feathers and become almost flightless until they grow back?
Australia has 17 species of native duck. Sadly, these species are in decline and their wetlands are also in danger.
In this episode, Birdlife Australia's Chris Purnell talks us through the fascinating and complex lives of ducks, and how we can help protect the...

RSPCA Inspectors are on the front line when it comes to preventing animal cruelty. Responding to various reports of animal cruelty across the state each day, they are the ones that frequently rescue animals from horrendous situations and bring them to safety. But, there's more to the job than just seizing animals. Senior Inspector Steve Cook takes us through a day on the job, what the challenges are, and what keeps him coming back ...

Did you know that nearly all leashes and collars are made from plastic?
When vet and entrepreneur, Dr Stephanie Stubbe, realised just how much the pet industry was contributing to Australia's huge amount of plastic waste, she knew she had to act. In this episode, she discusses how a childhood spent by Albury's Wonga Wetlands motivated her to start her own business directly addressing the problem. 

Hosted by Alexandra Keef...

Welcome to Creature Tales, a new podcast from RSPCA Victoria!

Creature Tales will feature interviews with animal experts from a wide range of fields. You'll learn about everything from conserving wildlife to calming down an anxious house cat. There'll be lots of engaging stories about all creatures great and small, plus plenty of tips and tricks for pet owners along the way. 

If you love anything to do with animals, then this ...