Koalas, wallabies endangered by Australia bushfires “ecological disaster”
Melbourne, AustraliaReuters The Australian Government committed $A50 million to an emergency wildlife recovery program on Monday, calling the bushfires crisis engulfing the country “an ecological disaster” that threatens several species, including koalas and rock wallabies. Huge wildfires have razed more than 11.2 million hectares, nearly half the area of the United Kingdom, destroying or severely […]
“Suffering no more” – tough choices as Australia bushfires devastate wildlife
Cobargo, AustraliaReuters After observing a kangaroo limping in a creek bed with paws burnt by bushfires, wildlife volunteer Janine Green takes the decision that she never wants to make. The loud crack of a rifle rings out across the barren, fire-blackened farmland in south-east Australia. The kangaroo slumps to the ground. Wildlife volunteer Janine Green […]
Koala mittens and joey pouches: Australian bushfires spark global knitting frenzy
Reuters Knitting needles are clicking furiously around the world to create hundreds of protective pouches and blankets for native wildlife made homeless by Australian wildfires that have razed large swathes of bushland. The Animal Rescue Craft Guild said on Monday it has been deluged with offers of help after putting out a call for volunteers […]
Battle to save Australian wildlife as bushfires rage
Blue Mountains, AustraliaReuters A possum severely burnt by bushfires in Australia’s Blue Mountains laps water from a bowl as her rescuer holds her gently in a towel, while at a nearby home a kangaroo with bandaged feet is rocked like a baby by another carer. As Australia battles wildfires that have razed more than four […]