# ![@bendessen Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:tiktok::6810677984354878470.png) @bendessen Ben Dessen

Ben Dessen posts on TikTok about ben, australia, in the, lucky the most. They currently have [------] followers and [--] posts still getting attention that total [------] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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[ben](/topic/ben) #862, [australia](/topic/australia) #817, [in the](/topic/in-the), [lucky](/topic/lucky) #2395, [wild](/topic/wild) #3746, [animals](/topic/animals), [the most](/topic/the-most) #3352, [cute](/topic/cute), [madagascar](/topic/madagascar), [comments](/topic/comments) #1090
### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"My mum gets a little too cosy with an aroused emu 😂 While most people are sharing heartfelt tributes and beautiful pictures with their mums for Mothers Day I thought Id do things a little differently. During the breeding season our male emus get a bit antsy and will try and mate with anything and anyone including inanimate objects When this big guy took a special liking to my mum I couldnt resist pulling out my phone and capturing this special moment. I hope it brings you as much joy as it does my family. Happy Mothers Day mum   #emu #mothersday #happymothersday #mum #wildlife #hilarious"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7503066985723366664)  2025-05-11T06:11Z 62.1K followers, 5.6M engagements


"Came across this gorgeous little echidna out looking for food last night. Here are some quirky facts about these truly unique creatures   #echidna #wildlife #monotreme #mammal #australia #aussiewildlife #aussiewild #wildlifefacts #AnimalFacts #coolanimals #passion #education #bendessen #reels #videooftheday #viralvideo #viraltiktok #tiktokoftheday #tiktokaustralia QUIRKY ECHIDNA FACTS QUIRKY ECHIDNA FACTS"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7160201317854629122)  2022-10-30T07:18Z 57.6K followers, 44.8K engagements


"Did you know that female scorpions carry their young on their back The baby scorpions have a very soft exoskeleton and will remain with their mother for the first few weeks of their life for protection. Once they moult they need to move on quickly as she will now see them as a source of food for herself   #scorpion #arachnid #invertebrate #invert #flindersrangesscorpion #wildlife #wildlifefacts #coolanimals #animalfacts #coolvideos #animal #bendessen #viraltiktok #viraltiktoks #amazinganimals"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7209569105764994306)  2023-03-12T08:10Z 57.8K followers, 479.7K engagements


"Its hard to be scary when youre this cute 😅 This adorable little leaf tail gecko is displaying a common defence mechanism used by many species of gecko - vocalisation. Some geckos will also use sound to communicate with each other and attract a mate. This little guy was being very tough which could potentially save his life one day by scaring off a predator.   #gecko #leaftailgecko #lizard #reptile #reptilesofinstagram #cutelizard #cuteanimals #cuteanimal #wildlife #australia #education #viral #viralvideo #viraltiktok #babylizard #bendessen"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7265243792071085313)  2023-08-09T08:56Z 45.7K followers, 17.3K engagements


"WORLDS MOST VENOMOUS SPIDER   #spider #funnelweb #funnelwebspider #arachnid #worldsmostvenomous #venom #dangerous #wildlife #australia #sydney #animalfacts #coolanimals #bendessen WORLDS MOST VENOMOUS SPIDER WORLDS MOST VENOMOUS SPIDER"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7270433023357717767)  2023-08-23T08:33Z 42.2K followers, 1M engagements


"Have you ever seen a COLOUR CHANGING snake before Green tree pythons would have to be my all-time favourite species of python and they undergo an incredible change in colour as they grow.   #greentreepython #greenpython #python #snake #coolsnake #coolanimals #animalfacts #wildlife #didyouknow #didyouknowfacts #bendessen COLOUR CHANGING SNAKE COLOUR CHANGING SNAKE"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7337960270536527111)  2024-02-21T07:53Z 45.7K followers, 78.8K engagements


"KILLER PLANT Did you know that Australia is home to more carnivorous plants than anywhere else in the world Sundews are one of the most spectacular carnivorous plants but dont be fooled by their beautiful appearance - these plants are lethal killers Have you seen a carnivorous plant in the wild before   #plant #carnivorousplant #carnivorousplants #sundew #sundews #coolplant #killer #lethal #plantfacts #nature #naturefacts #australia #insect #bendessen KILLER PLANT KILLER PLANT"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7355768198811127048)  2024-04-09T07:37Z 34.8K followers, 11.5K engagements


"Meet Terrence the rescued Tawny Frogmouth. He may look like an owl but dont be fooled We are hoping Terrence makes a full recovery so that he can be out in the wild hunting again soon.   #tawnyfrogmouth #frogmouth #nightjar #wildlife #wildliferescue #wildliferehab #coolanimals #animalfacts #unique #weirdanimals #wildlifeonearth #wildlifeofinstagram #bendessen"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7358747878048714002)  2024-04-17T08:20Z 35.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Our three gorgeous rescued dingoes are absolutely loving their spacious new home A massive thank you to @Zambi for sponsoring the construction of their enclosure.   #dingo #wildlife #wildliferescue #australia #sanctuary #wildlifesanctuary #cuteanimals #feelgood #nature #hillswildlifesanctuary"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7369526809416715527)  2024-05-16T09:27Z 55.5K followers, 16.8K engagements


"Shingleback lizards are one of the coolest looking reptiles on the planet But sadly they are also one of the most smuggled and sought after lizards on the international black market. The illegal wildlife trade poses one of the greatest threats to wildlife worldwide.   #shingleback #lizard #shinglebacklizard #shinglebackskink #skink #reptile #cutereptile #adorableanimals #wildlife #animalfacts #wildlifefacts #crazyanimals #animallovers #reptilelove #wildlifetrade #bendessen"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7374332954568396039)  2024-05-29T08:18Z 57.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Wombats might look like furry potatoes but they are actually really fast runners over short distances   #wombat #babywombat #wombats #joey #wildlife #animalfacts #coolfacts #cute #cuteanimals #cutebaby #adorable #australia #aussiewildlife"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7386169489823370503)  2024-06-30T05:50Z 57.7K followers, 37.6K engagements


"Meet the dik-dik one of the worlds smallest species of antelope   #antelope #wildlife #dikdik #africa #kenya #safari #maasaimara #maasaimaranationalreserve #benchafrica #travelswithbench #wildlifefacts #animalfacts #coolanimals #weirdanimals #bendessen"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7421583212809358600)  2024-10-03T16:13Z 46K followers, 10K engagements


"Meet Baraka the critically endangered black rhino and his dedicated keeper Jeremy. What a special experience being this close to such a magnificent creature. If it wasnt for places like the @olpejetaconservancy and their amazing team of rangers it would be a very different story for rhinos today.   #rhino #blackrhino #rhinoceros #africa #wildlife #africanwildlife #conservation #amazinganimals #rhinohorn #AnimalFacts #coolfacts #cute #adorable #olpejetaconservancy #benchafrica #travelswithbench #bendessen"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7425495271464799495)  2024-10-14T05:14Z 57.6K followers, 248.2K engagements


"These incredible leaf-tailed geckoes in Madagascar are the ultimate masters of disguise. Check out this camouflage   #gecko #leaftailedgecko #lizard #reptile #madagascar #wildlife #amazinganimals #animalfacts #coolanimals #africa #cuteanimals"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7457820660300057863)  2025-01-09T07:53Z 57.8K followers, 351.5K engagements


"Check out these GIANT chameleons I found in a vanilla plantation in the middle of Madagascar Such amazing lizards. I was in total awe   #chameleon #lizard #reptile #chameleons #madagascar #africa #wildlife #amazingwildlife #animals #AnimalFacts #factsdaily #wildlifeencounters #adventure #travel #adventuretravel #bendessen"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7465249306015026450)  2025-01-29T08:20Z 55.7K followers, 522.5K engagements


"EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT Introducing our BRAND NEW Wombat Rehabilitation Facility These spacious naturally landscaped enclosures will allow us to provide pre-release care for orphaned wombat joeys. Prior to release back into the wild its important that the joeys are able to spend time in the outdoors - digging eating natural foods being exposed to the elements and reducing human contact. There has been a desperate need for a specially designed facility like this in the Sydney region for some time. Thanks to the incredibly generous sponsorship of the @allowedtogrowold Foundation and @ifawglobal"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7469305789463776519)  2025-02-09T06:41Z 57.6K followers, 10.8K engagements


"Have you ever seen a baby wombat with a food coma Its pretty damn adorable.😍   #wombat #babywombat #cute #adorable #wildlife #conservation #wildliferescue #wildliferehab #hillswildlifesanctuary #wildlifesanctuary #babyanimal #cutebaby #baby #babies #foodcoma #bendessen BABY WOMBAT FOOD COMA BABY WOMBAT FOOD COMA"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7483446061193907474)  2025-03-19T09:12Z 57.5K followers, 38.9K engagements


"You could sit and watch these cuties all day Even from a young age wombat joeys show such distinct personalities. These two orphaned joeys paid us a visit at the sanctuary this week for a health check with Dr Audrey.   #wombat #babywombat #wombatjoey #wombats #cute #adorable #baby #cutebabyanimals #wildlife #wildliferescue #wildliferehabilitation #hillswildlifesanctuary #wildlifesanctuary #conservation ADORABLE WOMBAT JOEYS PLAYING ADORABLE WOMBAT JOEYS PLAYING"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7487479296253103367)  2025-03-30T06:03Z 57.5K followers, 11.6K engagements


"Here is some soothing baby wombat ASMR eating sounds to help you relax after a long day. As these orphaned babies prepare to be released back into the wild we are feeding them a variety of native grasses and other foliage to help them become accustomed to a natural diet. 🌿   #wombat #babywombat #asmr #cute #adorable #joey #wildlife #wildliferescue #wildliferehabilitation #hillswildlifesanctuary #conservation #babyanimal #cutebaby #asmreating #asmreatingsounds BABY WOMBAT ASMR BABY WOMBAT ASMR"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7504962093993512210)  2025-05-16T08:45Z 55.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Yes believe it or not this is a real fish not a character from the latest Pixar film. Cute or cruel Let me know your thoughts in the comments below.   #goldfish #fish #celestialeyegoldfish #cutefish #crazyfish #weirdfish #weirdanimals #cuteanimal #pets #petfish #fishfacts #animalfacts #fishkeeping #aquarium #bendessen"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7314938843738705159)  2023-12-21T06:58Z [--] followers, 189.4K engagements


"Have you seen a birds nest fern in the bush before This beauty was absolutely MASSIVE   #birdsnestfern #fern #birdsnest #plant #rainforest #wildlife #plantfacts #nature #bushwalk #environment #Outdoors #wildlife #australia #bendessen"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7339795393305218312)  2024-02-26T06:34Z 47.8K followers, 27.6K engagements


"Meet Moo the rescued emu who is an absolute sweetheart. Heres a bunch of facts you might not know about emus.   #emu #babyemu #bird #babyanimal #cuteanimals #animalfacts #factoftheday #wildlife #wildliferescue #wildlifesanctuary #animallover #animallovers #bendessen"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7376497550842514706)  2024-06-04T04:18Z [--] followers, 250.6K engagements


"I was fortunate enough to see a wide variety of lemur species during my recent trip to Madagascar. This group of primates are incredibly diverse and have evolved to live in a wide range of habitats.   #lemur #sifaka #primate #madagascar #wildlife #africa #conservation #animalfacts #amazinganimals #cool #unique #crazyanimals #education #passion #travel #adventuretravel #bendessen"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7439994866484055303)  2024-11-22T06:59Z 60.3K followers, 286.7K engagements


"I bet youve never heard a baby wombat fart before These adorable joeys were sleeping soundly until one decided to let rip. 💨😂   #wombat #babywombat #wombats #cutebabyanimals #wildlife #cute #adorable #hilarious #funny #babyanimals #hillswildlifesanctuary #wildlifesanctuary #wildliferescue #australia FARTING BABY WOMBAT 😂 FARTING BABY WOMBAT 😂"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7474481061888560389)  2025-02-23T05:24Z 59.4K followers, 126.9K engagements


"Have you seen a deeper state of relaxation in your life Baby wombats truly are all or nothing when it comes to their energy levels. 😂   #wombat #babywombat #wombats #wildlife #cutebaby #babyanimals #cutebabyanimals #conservation #adorable #cute #hillswildlifesanctuary #bendessen"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7478225143748168967)  2025-03-05T07:32Z 60.8K followers, 79.3K engagements


"This beautiful blotched blue-tongue lizard has been in care with us for the last few months. She has been making a great recovery but also had a little surprise for us How many babies do you think she will have Let us know in the comments below and we will post Part Two tomorrow night revealing how many she had   #bluetongue #lizard #reptile #wildlife #skink #wildliferescue #wildlifesanctuary #hillswildlifesanctuary #conservation #australia #bendessen #coolanimals #amazinganimals"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7490081390747323656)  2025-04-06T06:21Z 60.5K followers, 499.8K engagements


"Kangaroo Vs Flag Pole Young male kangaroos will often practice their boxing with random objects before taking on other males. This little guy decided to do some early morning sparring on the golf course😂🦘 Share your best caption in the comments below 📷: @george_newton   #kangaroo #wildlife #funny #hilarious #funnyanimalvideos #australia #onlyinaustralia #downunder #aussiewildlife #laugh #cuteanimals #cute #adorable"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7497885028764978439)  2025-04-27T07:03Z 60.5K followers, 17.9K engagements


"How cool are these GIANT Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches Whilst they might not be as adorable as a lemur or as spectacular as a chameleon these amazing cockroaches play an important role in many eco-systems throughout Madagascar. What do you think Cool or Gross Let me know in the comments below.🪳   #madagascar #madagascarhissingcockroach #cockroach #giantcockroach #insect #africa #wildlife #coolanimals #animalfacts #facts #nature #adventure #bugs #invertebrates #bugsofinstagram #bendessen"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7507168716417781000)  2025-05-22T07:28Z 57.9K followers, 22K engagements


"This kangaroo Joey is well and truly ready to leave the comfort of mums pouch 😂   #kangaroo #cuteanimals #babyanimal #wildlife #joey When the kids refuse to move out of home When the kids refuse to move out of home"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7577511888087502101)  2025-11-27T20:56Z 58K followers, [---] engagements


"Which rarely seen Australian native marsupial was found living inside this Christmas tree box Its not what you might expect   #christmas #christmassurprise #christmastree #wildlife #wildliferescue"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7582846664700939541)  2025-12-12T05:58Z 60.5K followers, 309.1K engagements


"WOMBAT ZOOMIES 🤣 Just like your pet dog wombats also get the zoomies when they are super excited or just happy to be alive   #wombat #zoomies #wombatzoomies #marsupial #wildlife #nativewildlife #tasmania #aussiewildlife #adorable #cute #australia #wombats #funnyvideo #viralvideo #tiktok #viraltiktok #videooftheday #bendessen"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7179491500902993153)  2022-12-21T06:53Z 62.1K followers, 606.5K engagements


"WASP HUNTS SPIDERS AND FEEDS THEM TO HER BABIES WHILE THEY ARE PARALYZED Most people would have seen mud wasp nests such as these around their house before. But did you know whats inside them They are FULL of paralysed spiders The female mud wasp hunts spiders paralysing them with her stinger. She builds a nest using mud and saliva and fills it with tiny spiders. She then lays a single egg inside that hatches into a larva. The little wasp larva feeds on the spiders until its ready to emerge from the nest as an adult wasp.   #wasp #insect #mudwasp #invertebrate #spider #spiders #arachnid"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7192487359672372482)  2023-01-25T07:24Z 62.1K followers, 2.4M engagements


"Could this wombat possibly be any more relaxed 🤣   #wombat #relaxed #chill #zen #cutebabyanimals #babywombat #adorableanimal #baby #adorable #wildlife #australia #wildlifesanctuary #hillswildlifesanctuary #bendessen"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7347966025914240274)  2024-03-19T07:01Z 62.1K followers, 57K engagements


"Check out the size of this mighty Coco De Mer seed pod which is the largest seed produced by any plant in the world   #cocodemer #coco #lodoicea #seed #plant #coolplant #amazing #nature #plantfacts #conservation #endangered #seychelles #africa #wildlife #wowplanet #bendessen"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7433694407259393298)  2024-11-05T07:31Z 62.1K followers, 128.7K engagements


"SOUND ON Our adorable orphaned wombat joeys have now been weaned off their milk bottles as they continue to grow and get closer to being ready for release back into the wild. How cute are the sounds they make when they are enjoying their bottles 🥹   #wombat #babywombat #wombatjoey #joey #wildlife #wildliferescue #wildlifecare #sanctuary #hillswildlifesanctuary #conservation #education #passion #baby #cute #adorable #babyanimal BABY WOMBAT DRINKING SOUNDS 🥹 BABY WOMBAT DRINKING SOUNDS 🥹"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7494772062251224338)  2025-04-18T21:43Z 62.2K followers, 16.3K engagements


"We could not be more thrilled to announce the first three orphaned wombat joeys to come through our new rehabilitation facility are being released back into the WILD this week With many more orphaned joeys currently in care at the sanctuary we are excited to continue this important work in collaboration with some incredibly dedicated wildlife carers. A massive thank you to @allowedtogrowold for their continued sponsorship which helped bring this facility to life and continue to fund its ongoing operation.   #wombat #babywombat #wombatjoey #joey #wildlife"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7552442049258147090)  2025-09-21T07:32Z 62.2K followers, 17.7K engagements


"Ever wondered whats inside those mud wasp nests you see around the house Its not what you might think Following on from my Christmas tree unboxing video earlier this week where I rescued a family of antechinus I thought I would throw back to this awesome unboxing of a mud wasp nest.   #unboxing #unboxingvideo #mudwasp #waspnest #coolfacts"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7584722348285119764)  2025-12-17T07:16Z 62.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Could this be one of Australias rarest birds Casper the white leucistic kookaburra lives with us at the Hills Wildlife Sanctuary as he wouldnt be able to survive in the wild due to his genetic colour mutation. Have you seen an albino or leucistic animal in the wild before   #bird #wildlife #kookaburra #amazinganimals #AnimalFacts"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7587158108447722772)  2025-12-23T20:48Z 62.1K followers, 257.5K engagements


"Here are some of our favourite wildlife moments of [----] as the year comes to an end. What an incredible year its been. The sanctuary has continued to grow rapidly setting us up for the future so that we can help many more animals in need. A heartfelt thank you goes out to all our incredible sponsors donors and supporters for backing our vision and empowering us to help secure the future for Australian wildlife. None of this would be possible without you and your selfless generosity. An enormous amount of gratitude goes out to our volunteer team for their incredible efforts day in and day out"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7589876086448622868)  2025-12-31T04:35Z 62.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Australia is home to some of the most venomous creatures on the planet and the redback spider would have to be one of the most iconic. While their bite can be dangerous to humans these tiny spiders are very shy and secretive and arent out to get us. I think they are absolutely adorable What are your thoughts on spiders Cool or creepy Let me know in the comments below🕷   #redbackspider #spider #arachnid #spiderman #wildlife"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7598272284859632917)  2026-01-22T19:37Z 62.1K followers, 262.4K engagements


"How could you not fall in love with that little face Did you know that without bats our native Australian forests would collapse Bats are a keystones species and play a crucial role in our environment. Have you ever seen one up close before   #bat #flyingfox #megabat #bats #batman #wildlife #cuteanimals #adorable #amazinganimals #animalfacts #conservation #environment #coolfacts #cute #cool #australia #bendessen"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7382133551623326994)  2024-06-19T08:48Z 62.1K followers, 2.7M engagements


"Did you know that frogs eat their own skin   #frog #frogs #amphibian #wildlife #wildlifefacts"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7586045985638337812)  2025-12-20T20:53Z 62.1K followers, 106.8K engagements


"Meet the bush-stone curlew one of Australias most unique and sadly endangered bird species. Have you ever heard their eerie calls in the night   #wildlife #curlew #conservation #babyanimal #cute"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7589390061410602261)  2025-12-29T21:09Z 62.1K followers, 42.5K engagements


"Unusual carnivorous marsupials found living inside a suburban garage I was called out to a family home to help relocate some rarely seen and very unique little critters.   #wildlife #unusual #marsupial #wildliferescue #unboxing"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7590536828470562068)  2026-01-01T23:20Z 62.1K followers, 119.6K engagements


"Our poor flying foxes are really struggling in the heat wave currently hitting the east coast of Australia. Heres how we ensure our bats are kept cool and comfortable in the heat.   #bat #flyingfox #wildlife #australia #conservation"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7599196549532388629)  2026-01-25T07:23Z 62.1K followers, [----] engagements


"We always come across so many amazing creatures whilst working around the sanctuary Check out this little stone gecko with a regenerated tail   #gecko #reptile #wildlife #wildlifesanctuary #AnimalFacts"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7601265997999295764)  2026-01-30T21:14Z 62.1K followers, 10.3K engagements


"SNAKE COMBAT Take a look at these two highly venomous red-bellied black snakes battling it out over a lady. During the breeding season males will often engage in combat. The aim of the combat is to pin the opponent down and can last anywhere from a few minutes up to half an hour. Eventually a winner is determined with the prize being new territory and the privilege to mate with any female snakes that may enter it. During combat the males are so fixated on each other that they become oblivious to their surrounds. I was able to get really close without disturbing them and capture this"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7415907379696504072)  2024-09-18T09:08Z 61.2K followers, 11.6K engagements


"This is why we do what we do. Seeing Wendy the wombat safe relaxed and living her best life reminds us why we show up every day. Wendy was rescued as a tiny joey after a car accident and was lucky to survive thanks to Director Dr Audrey Shens amazing veterinary care. She continues to receive treatment for her permanent injuries and loves her wombat walks around the Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. Running a wildlife sanctuary is hardit takes countless volunteer hours round-the-clock care building safe homes maintaining the grounds and constant fundraising to keep going. But moments like this make it"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7584319598326025493)  2025-12-16T05:13Z 62.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Lorek our beautiful golden brushtail possum is enjoying some Christmas Bush for breakfast this morning. Christmas Bush is a native Australian plant that bursts into flower during December with bright red clusters of flowers. Our foliage eating possums absolutely love to feed on the soft leaves and colourful flowers. From our entire team at the @hillswildlifesanctuary we wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a happy safe and healthy [----]. ☺   #merrychristmas #christmas #wildlife #australianwildlife #possum"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7587533710602374420)  2025-12-24T21:06Z 62.1K followers, [----] engagements


"This isnt the first time weve shown you our gassy wombats so youre probably wondering - why do wombats fart so much Wombats actually have one of the slowest digestive systems of any mammal. Because their natural diet is made up of tough grasses roots and bark food can take up to two weeks to move through their gut. All that time gives gut bacteria plenty of opportunity to break food down and when bacteria digest fibre they produce a lot of gas 💨 In short: wombats are basically walking fermentation tanks - extremely efficient at extracting nutrients but very enthusiastic about sharing the"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7595692326081563925)  2026-01-15T20:45Z 62.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Did you know that wombats do cube shaped poos Here are some of our favourite facts about these unique Aussie marsupials.   #wombat #marsupial #babywombat #cutebabyanimals #babyanimals #AnimalFacts #wildlife #wildliferescue #hillswildlifesanctuary #draudreyshen #bendessen"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7352783767452257544)  2024-04-01T06:36Z 62.1K followers, 5.3M engagements


"Have you seen a cuter face 😍 Flying foxes are not only adorable they also play a very important role in keeping our forests healthy and thriving. Sadly bats are often feared and persecuted right around the world. They are even eaten here in the Seychelles and are caught in the most inhumane ways. I was lucky enough to visit the @protect.paradise Wildlife Rescue Centre and see the great work they are doing to protect not only this important keystone species but many other amazing native animals. Have you seen a bat in the wild before   #bat #flyingfox #megabat #bats #batman #wildlife"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7431445747884707093)  2024-10-30T06:05Z 62.1K followers, 561.6K engagements


"What a year Was honoured to work alongside some of my childhood idols and even accompany Bob Irwin on his national book tour. The year was jam-packed full of wildlife adventures and sharing my love for nature far and wide. Not much has changed in that department. ☺   #throwback #memories #wildlife #conservation"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7596198394918440212)  2026-01-17T05:29Z 62.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Would you kiss a GIANT COCKROACH Giant burrowing cockroaches are actually incredibly clean and dont carry any potential diseases like the introduced non-native roaches do. I think they are absolutely adorable. Do you think they are cute or do they give you major ick Tell me in the comments below 😆🪳   #giantburrowingcockroach #giantcockroach #cockroach #bug #insect #giantbug #giantbugs #bigbugs #coolanimals #animalfacts #wildlife #wildlifefacts #adorableanimals #cuteanimals #cutebabyanimals #bendessen"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7301589299063999752)  2023-11-15T07:35Z 62.1K followers, 1.3M engagements


"Imagine giving birth to a baby the size of an eight year old child Well female shingleback lizards do just that 🤯   #shingleback #lizard #shinglebacklizard #shinglebackskink #skink #reptile #cutereptile #adorableanimals #wildlife #AnimalFacts #wildlifefacts #crazyanimals #animallovers #reptilelove #bendessen"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7321246139691453704)  2024-01-07T06:54Z 62.1K followers, 1.8M engagements


"Cuteness Overload We have had four new orphaned joey wombats move into our spacious pre-release facility at the Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. These joeys will live with us at the sanctuary for the next [--] months or so to prepare for life in the wild. We will wean them off their milk bottles and reduce human contact so that their natural instincts can start to develop. We now have [--] rescued wombats in our care and we cant wait to get the first group back into the wild later this year.   #wombat #wombatjoey #joey #baby #babywombat #cute #adorable #wildliferescue #wildlifecare #conservation"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7522419509244808456)  2025-07-02T09:49Z 62.1K followers, [----] engagements


"FARTING BABY WOMBAT Unfortunately this isnt the first time Ive been farted on by a baby wombatthey happen to be one of the gassiest animals around. If you listen carefully at the end you can hear a final silent release after the initial loud shockwaves. This is a behind the scenes clip from our recent wombat rehabilitation video update. Lucky they are so cute.😂   #wombat #babywombat #joey #wombats #cutebaby BABY WOMBAT FARTS ON ME 😅 BABY WOMBAT FARTS ON ME 😅"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7554330698048490770)  2025-09-26T09:41Z 62.2K followers, 366.1K engagements


"Emu pool party Its hot out there today and our emus have got the right idea What do you think of Moo and Emmetts backstroke Future olympians in the making   #emu #wildlife #funnyanimal #funny #hilarious EMU POOL PARTY EMU POOL PARTY"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7585008842866576660)  2025-12-18T01:48Z 62.1K followers, 394.3K engagements


"Did you know that Lace Monitors are a venomous species of lizard Meet Murphy one of our resident Lace Monitors who was a pet surrendered to our sanctuary. These lizards are one of the most impressive reptile species you might come across in the Australian bush.   #lizard #reptile #wildlife #AnimalFacts #conservation"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7586562710637219092)  2025-12-22T06:18Z 62.1K followers, 111.3K engagements


"As the extreme heat wave continues to impact much of the east coast of Australia our team have been working around the clock to ensure our animals are cool comfortable and hydrated. Many wildlife species suffer from extreme heat events so please dont forget to put out bowls of cold water for the local animals in your area. Our thoughts are with those in Victoria facing the devastating bushfires and we hope for a cool change and some much needed rain to come through soon.   #heatwave #Summer #wildlife #australia #wildliferescue"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7593581387123330325)  2026-01-10T04:14Z 62.1K followers, [----] engagements


"How cute are red-crowned toadlets A beautiful little threatened amphibian species found right here in Sydney. Dont let their spectacular colours fool you they are a poisonous species of frog and we are very lucky to have a healthy population of them living at the sanctuary.   #frog #redcrownedtoadlet #amphibian #wildlife #wildlifefacts"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7604263911612861716)  2026-02-07T23:07Z 62.1K followers, 12.7K engagements


"Did you know that wombats do cube shaped poos Here are some of our favourite facts about these unique Aussie marsupials.   #wombat #marsupial #babywombat #cutebabyanimals #babyanimals #AnimalFacts #wildlife #wildliferescue #hillswildlifesanctuary #draudreyshen #bendessen"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7352783767452257544)  2024-04-01T06:36Z 62.1K followers, 5.3M engagements


"Imagine giving birth to a baby the size of an eight year old child Well female shingleback lizards do just that 🤯   #shingleback #lizard #shinglebacklizard #shinglebackskink #skink #reptile #cutereptile #adorableanimals #wildlife #AnimalFacts #wildlifefacts #crazyanimals #animallovers #reptilelove #bendessen"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7321246139691453704)  2024-01-07T06:54Z 62.1K followers, 1.8M engagements


"WASP HUNTS SPIDERS AND FEEDS THEM TO HER BABIES WHILE THEY ARE PARALYZED Most people would have seen mud wasp nests such as these around their house before. But did you know whats inside them They are FULL of paralysed spiders The female mud wasp hunts spiders paralysing them with her stinger. She builds a nest using mud and saliva and fills it with tiny spiders. She then lays a single egg inside that hatches into a larva. The little wasp larva feeds on the spiders until its ready to emerge from the nest as an adult wasp.   #wasp #insect #mudwasp #invertebrate #spider #spiders #arachnid"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7192487359672372482)  2023-01-25T07:24Z 62.1K followers, 2.4M engagements


"How cute are red-crowned toadlets A beautiful little threatened amphibian species found right here in Sydney. Dont let their spectacular colours fool you they are a poisonous species of frog and we are very lucky to have a healthy population of them living at the sanctuary.   #frog #redcrownedtoadlet #amphibian #wildlife #wildlifefacts"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7604263911612861716)  2026-02-07T23:07Z 62.1K followers, 12.7K engagements


"We always come across so many amazing creatures whilst working around the sanctuary Check out this little stone gecko with a regenerated tail   #gecko #reptile #wildlife #wildlifesanctuary #AnimalFacts"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7601265997999295764)  2026-01-30T21:14Z 62.1K followers, 10.3K engagements


"Our poor flying foxes are really struggling in the heat wave currently hitting the east coast of Australia. Heres how we ensure our bats are kept cool and comfortable in the heat.   #bat #flyingfox #wildlife #australia #conservation"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7599196549532388629)  2026-01-25T07:23Z 62.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Australia is home to some of the most venomous creatures on the planet and the redback spider would have to be one of the most iconic. While their bite can be dangerous to humans these tiny spiders are very shy and secretive and arent out to get us. I think they are absolutely adorable What are your thoughts on spiders Cool or creepy Let me know in the comments below🕷   #redbackspider #spider #arachnid #spiderman #wildlife"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7598272284859632917)  2026-01-22T19:37Z 62.1K followers, 262.4K engagements


"What a year Was honoured to work alongside some of my childhood idols and even accompany Bob Irwin on his national book tour. The year was jam-packed full of wildlife adventures and sharing my love for nature far and wide. Not much has changed in that department. ☺   #throwback #memories #wildlife #conservation"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7596198394918440212)  2026-01-17T05:29Z 62.1K followers, [----] engagements


"This isnt the first time weve shown you our gassy wombats so youre probably wondering - why do wombats fart so much Wombats actually have one of the slowest digestive systems of any mammal. Because their natural diet is made up of tough grasses roots and bark food can take up to two weeks to move through their gut. All that time gives gut bacteria plenty of opportunity to break food down and when bacteria digest fibre they produce a lot of gas 💨 In short: wombats are basically walking fermentation tanks - extremely efficient at extracting nutrients but very enthusiastic about sharing the"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7595692326081563925)  2026-01-15T20:45Z 62.1K followers, [----] engagements


"As the extreme heat wave continues to impact much of the east coast of Australia our team have been working around the clock to ensure our animals are cool comfortable and hydrated. Many wildlife species suffer from extreme heat events so please dont forget to put out bowls of cold water for the local animals in your area. Our thoughts are with those in Victoria facing the devastating bushfires and we hope for a cool change and some much needed rain to come through soon.   #heatwave #Summer #wildlife #australia #wildliferescue"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7593581387123330325)  2026-01-10T04:14Z 62.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Unusual carnivorous marsupials found living inside a suburban garage I was called out to a family home to help relocate some rarely seen and very unique little critters.   #wildlife #unusual #marsupial #wildliferescue #unboxing"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7590536828470562068)  2026-01-01T23:20Z 62.1K followers, 119.6K engagements


"Here are some of our favourite wildlife moments of [----] as the year comes to an end. What an incredible year its been. The sanctuary has continued to grow rapidly setting us up for the future so that we can help many more animals in need. A heartfelt thank you goes out to all our incredible sponsors donors and supporters for backing our vision and empowering us to help secure the future for Australian wildlife. None of this would be possible without you and your selfless generosity. An enormous amount of gratitude goes out to our volunteer team for their incredible efforts day in and day out"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7589876086448622868)  2025-12-31T04:35Z 62.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Meet the bush-stone curlew one of Australias most unique and sadly endangered bird species. Have you ever heard their eerie calls in the night   #wildlife #curlew #conservation #babyanimal #cute"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7589390061410602261)  2025-12-29T21:09Z 62.1K followers, 42.5K engagements


"Lorek our beautiful golden brushtail possum is enjoying some Christmas Bush for breakfast this morning. Christmas Bush is a native Australian plant that bursts into flower during December with bright red clusters of flowers. Our foliage eating possums absolutely love to feed on the soft leaves and colourful flowers. From our entire team at the @hillswildlifesanctuary we wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a happy safe and healthy [----]. ☺   #merrychristmas #christmas #wildlife #australianwildlife #possum"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7587533710602374420)  2025-12-24T21:06Z 62.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Could this be one of Australias rarest birds Casper the white leucistic kookaburra lives with us at the Hills Wildlife Sanctuary as he wouldnt be able to survive in the wild due to his genetic colour mutation. Have you seen an albino or leucistic animal in the wild before   #bird #wildlife #kookaburra #amazinganimals #AnimalFacts"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7587158108447722772)  2025-12-23T20:48Z 62.1K followers, 257.5K engagements


"Did you know that Lace Monitors are a venomous species of lizard Meet Murphy one of our resident Lace Monitors who was a pet surrendered to our sanctuary. These lizards are one of the most impressive reptile species you might come across in the Australian bush.   #lizard #reptile #wildlife #AnimalFacts #conservation"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7586562710637219092)  2025-12-22T06:18Z 62.1K followers, 111.3K engagements


"Did you know that frogs eat their own skin   #frog #frogs #amphibian #wildlife #wildlifefacts"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7586045985638337812)  2025-12-20T20:53Z 62.1K followers, 106.8K engagements


"Emu pool party Its hot out there today and our emus have got the right idea What do you think of Moo and Emmetts backstroke Future olympians in the making   #emu #wildlife #funnyanimal #funny #hilarious EMU POOL PARTY EMU POOL PARTY"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7585008842866576660)  2025-12-18T01:48Z 62.1K followers, 394.3K engagements


"Ever wondered whats inside those mud wasp nests you see around the house Its not what you might think Following on from my Christmas tree unboxing video earlier this week where I rescued a family of antechinus I thought I would throw back to this awesome unboxing of a mud wasp nest.   #unboxing #unboxingvideo #mudwasp #waspnest #coolfacts"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7584722348285119764)  2025-12-17T07:16Z 62.1K followers, [----] engagements


"This is why we do what we do. Seeing Wendy the wombat safe relaxed and living her best life reminds us why we show up every day. Wendy was rescued as a tiny joey after a car accident and was lucky to survive thanks to Director Dr Audrey Shens amazing veterinary care. She continues to receive treatment for her permanent injuries and loves her wombat walks around the Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. Running a wildlife sanctuary is hardit takes countless volunteer hours round-the-clock care building safe homes maintaining the grounds and constant fundraising to keep going. But moments like this make it"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bendessen/video/7584319598326025493)  2025-12-16T05:13Z 62.1K followers, [----] engagements

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