Report a feral animal sighting
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Report a feral animal using the online form. Find out what details to submit with your report.
How to report a feral animal
You can report feral animal sightings online.
We’ll ask you a few questions about the sighting to help identify the animal.
We want to know:
- the type of animal
- any defining features
- where you spotted it.
Types of feral animals you can report
Feral animals disrupt ecosystems and negatively affect our native species.
Animals that you can report include:
- cane toads on Moreton Island (Mulgumpin)
- European red foxes
- feral deer
- non-domestic cats
- rabbits
- wild dogs
- yellow crazy ants.
Ready to report
Report a feral animal sighting online.
Report a feral animal sighting online
You can report a feral animal sighting using the online form.
Check what information to provide with your report.
What you need to provide
To complete your report, include:
- the type of animal you’re reporting and where you saw it
- features about the animal such as its size, colour and any distinguishing marks
- details about the sighting including the time it took place and the number of animals you saw
- your contact details
- photos of the animal (optional).
Frequently asked questions
What is a feral animal?
Feral animals, also known as invasive species, are non-native animals that can negatively impact our native animals and environment. They include animals that were once domesticated but ended up in the wild, such as abandoned cats and dogs.
Learn more about invasive species.
I think I’ve found fire ants at my property. What should I do?
If you find fire ants at your property, report them to Biosecurity Queensland on 13 25 23 within 24 hours.
Biosecurity Queensland will inspect and treat your property as necessary.
Ready to report
Report a feral animal sighting online.
How to report a feral animal
You can report feral animal sightings online.
We’ll ask you a few questions about the sighting to help identify the animal.
We want to know:
- the type of animal
- any defining features
- where you spotted it.
Types of feral animals you can report
Feral animals disrupt ecosystems and negatively affect our native species.
Animals that you can report include:
- cane toads on Moreton Island (Mulgumpin)
- European red foxes
- feral deer
- non-domestic cats
- rabbits
- wild dogs
- yellow crazy ants.
Ready to report
Report a feral animal sighting online.
Report a feral animal sighting online
You can report a feral animal sighting using the online form.
Check what information to provide with your report.
What you need to provide
To complete your report, include:
- the type of animal you’re reporting and where you saw it
- features about the animal such as its size, colour and any distinguishing marks
- details about the sighting including the time it took place and the number of animals you saw
- your contact details
- photos of the animal (optional).
Frequently asked questions
What is a feral animal?
Feral animals, also known as invasive species, are non-native animals that can negatively impact our native animals and environment. They include animals that were once domesticated but ended up in the wild, such as abandoned cats and dogs.
Learn more about invasive species.
I think I’ve found fire ants at my property. What should I do?
If you find fire ants at your property, report them to Biosecurity Queensland on 13 25 23 within 24 hours.
Biosecurity Queensland will inspect and treat your property as necessary.
Ready to report
Report a feral animal sighting online.