Last night’s discussion about an injured possum in our community struck a chord with me, bringing back memories of similar wildlife encounters in our urban jungle. It’s a scenario that perfectly illustrates the complex relationship between city life and our native wildlife.

The situation was heartbreaking - a possum with severe burns found beneath power lines. The immediate outpouring of advice and concern from locals highlighted something wonderful about our community, but it also exposed some concerning gaps in our wildlife emergency response system.