Introducing the Collared Delma

Kholo Creek catchment is a stronghold for a tiny legless lizard, the Collared Delma (Delma torquata). This species is only found in south-east Queensland and is listed as threatened under Queensland and Australian legislation.

Resources for Landholders

Wildlife at Your Feet

This beautiful booklet introduces the wildlife, plants and other features that naturally occur on the ground in Collared Delma habitats and contains tips on how to manage your property. Developed by Deborah Metters, with funding support from the Australian Government

Native Groundcover Plants of Kholo Creek catchment

Learn about the native plants that may occur in understorey of your property and their butterfly associations. Developed by Paul Grimshaw, OAM, for Kholo Creek Catchment Group.”

Delma Went for a Walk

This fun and educational zine tells the Collared Delma story and can be adapted into an interactive community show for children, families and teachers. Developed by Bushtekniq with illustrations by Cath Appleton.

Join other catchments

If you live somewhere else around Brisbane, visit Brisbane Catchments Network to find your local catchment group.

To find an environment, catchment, landcare or natural resource management group anywhere in Queensland, visit Queensland Water and Land Carers

This project received grant funding from the Australian Government Saving Native Species Program and is a partnership between Lockyer Uplands Catchments Inc, Pullen Pullen Catchments Group and Kholo Creek Catchment Group.

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