Captive Breeding
The Australian Animals Care and Education community group has initiated Project Kial: A Bridled Nailtail Recovery Project. The project is the 4th time captive breeding has been attempted in Queensland, but this time it is likely to succeed due to the fact it is a private (non-profit) enterprise dedicated to the Flashjack. The offspring will be released on to nature reserves featuring the animal’s native habitat and where feral pest control is being carried out. The BNW Trust is supporting Project Kial wherever possible.
Another captive breeding program is run in New South Wales, by the Australian Wildlife Conservancy. This is another successful project, and with cooperation between captive breeding efforts and management on reserves, it is likely that together we can completely reverse the fate of this species.
If you would like to volunteer to assist with this work, Project Kial accepts volunteers from all over the globe. The program at Project Kial enables volunteers to gain insights into captive breeding practice, wildlife handling and what it takes to release individuals back into the wild. Project Kial is located in Queensland, close to Rockhampton.
For more information on volunteering, please contact: info@aace.org
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| The dorsal stripe (T Janssen) | Tina weighing - Project Kial |