The local community has become increasingly concerned and disheartened at the lack of cassowary protection in the Cassowary Coast region. 2015 is proving to be one of the worst years on record with the number of cassowary deaths in 7 months well exceeding the yearly average.
Adding to the toll, another cassowary was killed on the Tully Gorge Road yesterday 26th July. The driver of the vehicle did not stop.
Photos of the dead adult male left on the side of the road were posted on a facebook page by a local tourism operator who discovered the disturbing scene.
Adding to the toll, another cassowary was killed on the Tully Gorge Road yesterday 26th July. The driver of the vehicle did not stop.
Photos of the dead adult male left on the side of the road were posted on a facebook page by a local tourism operator who discovered the disturbing scene.
Photos by Sonya Jeffrey
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The latest death reinforces strong criticism about cassowary management, by local Tully Vet and cassowary expert Graham Lauridsen, in the media earlier this month. (following article Tully Times 9 July 15)
Dr Graham Lauridsen met with the director of EHP Threatened Species and the director Director EHP Wildlife Unit at Garners Beach cassowary rehabilitation centre on Friday 24th July. Grahams summary of the lengthy meeting is as follows;
