Nature Trust - FEE Malta Wildlife Rescue Team

Nature Trust - FEE Malta Wildlife Rescue Team Rescue and rehabilitation of injured protected wildlife in Malta and Gozo. Guided tours are STRICTLY by booking.

For guided tours of the Wildlife Rehab Centre in Xrobb L-Għaġin Park, kindly email on [email protected]. The Wildlife Rescue Team is a branch of Nature Trust - FEE Malta, dealing with the rescue and rehabilitation of injured protected wildlife in Malta and Gozo. Our team is made up of volunteers covered by an ERA permit to handle wildlife, who dedicate a big part of their personal time fo

r the care of our animals. Protected wildlife that fall under our care include sea turtles, dolphins, hedgehogs, snakes, bats, chameleons, skinks, shrews, the Maltese weasel, the Maltese painted frog and the Maltese wild rabbit. All these species are protected by law, and our aim is to help in their conservation, as well as to raise awareness of which human activity impacts them in a negative way, and what each and every one of us can do to reduce these negative impacts.

🐢 Meet Gerbulin and Dominika. We wish you didn’t have to 💔Within little more than 24 hours, two injured sea turtles were...
04/09/2026

🐢 Meet Gerbulin and Dominika. We wish you didn’t have to 💔

Within little more than 24 hours, two injured sea turtles were brought in to our care. Both had become entangled in fishing material.

The first, now named Gerbulin, was spotted around 1km off the coast near Ta’ Marija Cave yesterday. Our volunteers headed out by boat with the help of Gnejna Watersports, but despite searching, they couldn’t locate the turtle.

Thankfully, that wasn’t the end of the story. The same person who had originally called us spotted Gerbulin again later and managed to bring the turtle safely to shore.

The photographs show what was found: fishing line and other material tangled around a flipper, wounds to the carapace and signs that Gerbulin has also ingested fishing line.

Gerbulin is now receiving veterinary treatment 🐢💚

Then, at around 5:30am the this morning, we started receiving calls about another entangled turtle near the ferry berthing area at Ċirkewwa.

A volunteer immediately went to the area, but the turtle could no longer be found. Local boat operators and divers at Ċirkewwa Marine Park were asked to keep watch and several hours later, she was spotted again. She was brought ashore by someone on a jet ski and has now been named Dominika.

By the time Dominika reached us, the material wrapped around her flipper had already been removed. But her severely swollen flipper shows why removing an entanglement is not always as simple as cutting away the line.

We know that finding an animal like this creates an immediate urge to help. But even when fishing line or netting looks easy to remove, the situation underneath may be far more complicated. Line can be embedded deeply into swollen tissue, injuries may be hidden beneath it, and removing it incorrectly can cause further damage. What is visible on the outside may also only be part of the problem – particularly if line has been swallowed.

If you come across an entangled sea turtle, please contact us as quickly as possible, keep the turtle in sight from a safe distance until help arrives, and leave the removal of the entanglement to trained wildlife rescuers and veterinary professionals.

For Gerbulin and Dominika, the next chapter now begins in professional care. Both have injuries that need treatment, but both have something they didn’t have out there in the water: a chance to recover.

We very much hope that the next time we share their stories, the pictures will look very different 🐢🐢💚

All of the animals that we rescue are protected species and it is illegal in Malta to harm them or keep them as pets.

Our volunteers have wildlife handling permits and training as well as equipment in order to rescue these creatures. If you spot any of the wild animals that we rescue injured or in danger, please call the Wildlife Rescue Team Malta on 99999505.

🙏 A massive thank you always goes to the public who call us when they notice an animal in distress, our vets, and our dedicated rescue and rehabilitation volunteers.

Our rehabilitation centre at Xrobb L-Ghagin in Malta is open to the public so that you can come and see the animals we have in rehab including Sea Turtles and Hedgehogs. Entrance is free (donations always welcome) however booking in advance is necessary, please contact [email protected] for more information.

We thank you in advance for your support and help 💗💗

The Wildlife Rehab Project is carried out by Nature Trust - FEE Malta at our Xrobb L-Ghagin Nature Park and Wildlife Rehab Centre and is supported by the ERA - Environment & Resources Authority , Lottoland Malta , Melita , Megastore.com.mt and MIEMA - Malta Intelligent Energy Management Agency

Data regarding the fishing debris will be taken by LIFE OASIS Project , a project funded by the NGO Co-Financing Fund (NCF), managed by the Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector and supported by the Ministry for Inclusion and the Voluntary Sector.

🦔 Prison break – hedgehog edition 🦔Our Wildlife Rescue Team gets called to some unusual places. But we’ll admit that bre...
04/09/2026

🦔 Prison break – hedgehog edition 🦔

Our Wildlife Rescue Team gets called to some unusual places. But we’ll admit that breaking a hedgehog out of prison was a new one for us 😂

This little guy had somehow found his way onto the grounds of the Correctional Services Agency, only to discover that getting into prison was considerably easier than getting back out.

He had become trapped in a narrow space behind a gate and couldn’t free himself. Thankfully, Charlene DeBattista, a correctional social worker, spotted the tiny inmate and contacted us for help.

And so, after what we can only describe as a very legitimate prison break, he was finally out 🦔💚

There was really only one thing left to decide:

What do you call a hedgehog who has just escaped from Corradino?

Meet Ninu.

And no, the name wasn’t random. Ninu was named after Ninu Xkora, a figure at the centre of one of Corradino Prison’s best-known ghost stories, whose spirit is said in Maltese folklore to haunt the prison grounds.

So Corradino has had a Ninu who reportedly never left… and now a Ninu who was VERY happy to leave 😂🦔

A huge thank you to the Malta Correctional Services Agency and especially to Charlene DeBattista for spotting their unexpected little inmate and making sure he got the help he needed.

We certainly don’t usually encourage prison breaks… but we’ll make an exception for this one 🦔💚

Ninu was quite dehydrated and so will stay a few days with us in rehab to make sure he is fit and healthy, we hope to be releasing him very soon 🙏

All of the animals that we rescue are protected species and it is illegal in Malta to harm them or keep them as pets.

Our volunteers have wildlife handling permits and training as well as equipment in order to rescue these creatures. If you spot any of the wild animals that we rescue injured or in danger, please call the Wildlife Rescue Team Malta on 99999505.

🙏 A massive thank you always goes to the public who call us when they notice an animal in distress, our vets, and our dedicated rescue and rehabilitation volunteers.

Our rehabilitation centre at Xrobb L-Ghagin in Malta is open to the public so that you can come and see the animals we have in rehab including Sea Turtles and Hedgehogs. Entrance is free (donations always welcome) however booking in advance is necessary, please contact [email protected] for more information.

We thank you in advance for your support and help 💗💗

The Wildlife Rehab Project is carried out by Nature Trust - FEE Malta Wildlife Rescue Team at the Xrobb L-Ghagin Nature Park and Wildlife Rehab Centre and is supported by ERA - Environment & Resources Authority, Lottoland Malta, Melita, Megastore.com.mt and MIEMA - Malta Intelligent Energy Management Agency

03/09/2026

💧 Apparently, the Water for Wildlife guest list has no rules 🐦‍⬛🦔🐔

A little while ago, we showed you what happens at one of our Water for Wildlife stations when no one is watching.

Well… the cameras have been busy 👀

We now know that at least two different hedgehogs are regularly visiting this particular station. And this time, we even caught both of them in the same video 🦔🦔

It’s exactly what we hoped to see when the cameras were installed: wildlife finding the water, coming back to it and quietly making these little stations part of their routine.

Our volunteers refill the bowls and leave. The cameras stay behind and give us a glimpse into a tiny world that normally carries on completely unnoticed 💚

And then there’s the chicken.

Apparently, nobody told her this was a wildlife project🐔😂

During Malta’s long, hot and dry summer, a reliable source of fresh water can make a real difference to the animals living around us. And seeing the same little visitors return again and again is a lovely reminder that these simple stations are being found and used.

We’ll keep filling the bowls. Our little visitors can take it from there💧🦔🐔💚

At this point, we’re just curious to see who turns up next… 🦖👀

A big thank you to the volunteers that have been refilling our water bowls all summer, especially during these heatwaves!

The Water for Wildlife project is being run by Nature Trust - FEE Malta and is sponsored by the Atlas Insurance Community involvement fund.

We also have some free downloadable PDFs available with more information about our local wildlife and when you need to call the wildlife rescue team for assistance 🙏

English - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X47KmCl7LLS_arcLxacuc6WhoDi8EShD/view?usp=sharing
Maltese - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Bs5EliCK4z7kSLkxz3wk8Wari6KymkIC/view?usp=sharing

02/09/2026

🦔 From 26 grams to a whole wild world to explore 💚

When Hobbes came into our care at the beginning of July, he was tiny, fragile and nowhere near ready to survive on his own.

A lot of feeds, care and growing later… look at him now 🥹

Hobbes spent those first crucial weeks with one of our dedicated foster volunteers, who cared for him until he was strong enough to move on to our rehabilitation centre and take the next steps towards independence.

And now, that tiny hoglet has become a strong, curious little hedgehog. And the moment everyone who cared for him had been waiting for finally arrived: Hobbes is back in the wild 💚

And he certainly didn’t waste any time. A few cautious sniffs, a little look around… and off he went, discovering pine needles, leaves, interesting smells and a whole new world that is finally his to explore 🦔🌿 Hobbes was released just before sunset 🌅

When we first shared Hobbes’ story, we said the best part would come when he was big and strong enough to be released.

Sometimes the happiest endings are the ones that walk away from us 💚🦔

All of the animals that we rescue are protected species and it is illegal in Malta to harm them or keep them as pets.

Our volunteers have wildlife handling permits and training as well as equipment in order to rescue these creatures. If you spot any of the wild animals that we rescue injured or in danger, please call the Wildlife Rescue Team Malta on 99999505.

🙏 A massive thank you always goes to the public who call us when they notice an animal in distress, our vets, and our dedicated rescue and rehabilitation volunteers.

Our rehabilitation centre at Xrobb L-Ghagin in Malta is open to the public so that you can come and see the animals we have in rehab including Sea Turtles and Hedgehogs. Entrance is free (donations always welcome) however booking in advance is necessary, please contact [email protected] for more information.

We thank you in advance for your support and help 💗💗

The Wildlife Rehab Project is carried out by Nature Trust - FEE Malta Wildlife Rescue Team at the Xrobb L-Ghagin Nature Park and Wildlife Rehab Centre and is supported by ERA - Environment & Resources Authority, Lottoland Malta, Melita, Megastore.com.mt and MIEMA - Malta Intelligent Energy Management Agency.

28/08/2026

Today was a happy day for our volunteers, as we released turtles Tarvo and Red-X back in to the sea after recovering at our rehabilitation centre 💚

Tarvo was rescued near Hondoq in Gozo by Kayak Gozo in September 2025 with ingested fishing line which was entangled around a garden chair!

Red-X was rescued with a large entanglement at Little Armier in May 2026 in rough conditions with the help of Malta Red Cross Lifeguards.

Thankfully both turtles made a full recovery and today they are finally free 🙏 we wish them both the best of luck and hope that they manage to avoid getting stuck in marine litter again 😢 bith cases highlight why it is so important to clean up our beaches and seas and pick up any litter that we see!

All of the animals that we rescue are protected species and it is illegal in Malta to harm them or keep them as pets.

Our volunteers have wildlife handling permits and training as well as equipment in order to rescue these creatures. If you spot any of the wild animals that we rescue injured or in danger, please call the Wildlife Rescue Team Malta on 99999505.

🙏 A massive thank you always goes to the public who call us when they notice an animal in distress, our vets, and our dedicated rescue and rehabilitation volunteers.

Our rehabilitation centre at Xrobb L-Ghagin in Malta is open to the public so that you can come and see the animals we have in rehab including Sea Turtles and Hedgehogs. Entrance is free (donations always welcome) however booking in advance is necessary, please contact [email protected] for more information.

We thank you in advance for your support and help 💗💗

The Wildlife Rehab Project is carried out by Nature Trust - FEE Malta Wildlife Rescue Team at the Xrobb L-Ghagin Nature Park and Wildlife Rehab Centre and is supported by ERA - Environment & Resources Authority, Lottoland Malta , Melita, Megastore.com.mt and MIEMA - Malta Intelligent Energy Management Agency.

27/08/2026

💧 Water for Wildlife – when no one is watching 👀

Our volunteers regularly visit our designated Water for Wildlife stations to check, clean and refill our custom water bowls.

Most of the time, we know the water is being used, but we don’t get to see our visitors.

Now we do 💚

As part of the project, several trail cameras have been installed at selected water stations, giving us a little glimpse into what happens after our volunteers have left.

And apparently, the locals have found them 😄

Hedgehogs stop by during their nightly wanderings, birds visit during the day, and some particularly curious guests like to get very closely acquainted with the camera 🦔📷😂

During Malta’s long, hot and dry summers, reliable sources of fresh water can be incredibly important for wildlife. These stations provide animals with somewhere safe to stop, drink and continue on their way.

And thanks to the cameras, we finally get to meet some of the little visitors we’re filling those bowls for 💚

Same place tomorrow guys. We’ll bring the water💧🦔🐦

A big thank you to the volunteers that have been refilling our water bowls all summer, especially during these heatwaves!

The Water for Wildlife project is being run by Nature Trust - FEE Malta and is sponsored by the Atlas Insurance Community involvement fund.

We also have some free downloadable PDFs available with more information about our local wildlife and when you need to call the wildlife rescue team for assistance 🙏

English - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X47KmCl7LLS_arcLxacuc6WhoDi8EShD/view?usp=sharing
Maltese - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Bs5EliCK4z7kSLkxz3wk8Wari6KymkIC/view?usp=sharing

💔 Glue traps don’t choose their victimsAt a site in Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq, three lizards and one gecko were found caught on gl...
26/08/2026

💔 Glue traps don’t choose their victims

At a site in Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq, three lizards and one gecko were found caught on glue traps.

By the time they were discovered, one of the lizards and the gecko had already died. Our volunteers carefully freed the remaining two lizards from the adhesive, but sadly one had sustained serious injuries during its desperate attempts to escape and died shortly afterwards.

So only one of the four animals survived and could eventually be released back into the wild.

Glue traps may look simple, but for an animal caught on one, they can cause prolonged and severe suffering. Once an animal touches the adhesive, instinct tells it to escape. It pulls. It twists. It struggles harder.

And the more it struggles, the worse the situation can become. Skin can tear. Limbs can be badly injured or even torn off. Feathers and fur can become completely embedded in the adhesive. As an animal desperately tries to free one part of its body, another can become stuck.

Eventually, it may simply become exhausted and completely immobilised. Unable to reach water, food or shelter, a trapped animal may remain there for hours or even longer. Injured, frightened and unable to escape, before dying from its injuries, dehydration, starvation or exposure.

For an animal caught this way, it can be an incredibly slow and cruel death.

And the adhesive cannot distinguish between its intended target and wildlife. A lizard or gecko simply moving through the area, a bird landing in the wrong place, or another small animal investigating its surroundings can become trapped just as easily.

These images are a painful reminder that something designed for pest control can have devastating consequences for completely unintended victims 😢

If you ever find a wild animal stuck to a glue trap, please do not try to pull it free. Removing an animal incorrectly can cause severe additional injuries. Contact wildlife rescuers for assistance instead.

For three of these little animals, help came too late 💔

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All of the animals that we rescue are protected species and it is illegal in Malta to harm them or keep them as pets.

Our volunteers have wildlife handling permits and training as well as equipment in order to rescue these creatures. If you spot any of the wild animals that we rescue injured or in danger, please call the Wildlife Rescue Team Malta on 99999505.

🙏 A massive thank you always goes to the public who call us when they notice an animal in distress, our vets, and our dedicated rescue and rehabilitation volunteers.

Our rehabilitation centre at Xrobb L-Ghagin in Malta is open to the public so that you can come and see the animals we have in rehab including Sea Turtles and Hedgehogs. Entrance is free (donations always welcome) however booking in advance is necessary, please contact [email protected] for more information.

We thank you in advance for your support and help 💗💗

The Wildlife Rehab Project is carried out by Nature Trust - FEE Malta Wildlife Rescue at the Xrobb L-Ghagin Nature Park and Wildlife Rehab Centre is supported by ERA - Environment & Resources Authority, Lottoland Malta, Melita, Megastore.com.mt and MIEMA - Malta Intelligent Energy Management Agency.

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