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Environment 6 years ago

Makeshift koala hospital scrambles to save dozens injured in bushfires

Dozens of injured koalas arrive at the Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park's makeshift animal hospital each day in cat carriers, washing baskets or clinging to wildlife carers.

Environment 6 years ago

Plea for New Zealand to house fire-threatened koalas

Thousands of people have signed a petition for koalas to be introduced to New Zealand to escape Australia's devastating bush fires, but the proposal has been given the thumbs down by officials.

Environment 6 years ago

Koala mittens and joey pouches: Australian bushfires spark global knitting frenzy

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.

Environment 6 years ago

Australia's 'insurance' koala population halved by bushfires

At least half of Australia's only disease-free koala population, a key "insurance" for the species' future, is feared dead with more badly hurt after bushfires swept through an island sanctuary, rescuers said Sunday.

Environment 6 years ago

Online fundraiser for bushfire-hit koalas tops Aus$1 million

An online fundraiser for koalas injured in devastating bushfires topped Aus$1 million ($680,000) on Thursday, making it Australia's biggest campaign on the GoFundMe platform this year.

Environment 7 years ago

Koala drinks from water bottle in Australia heatwave

As Australia swelters in an extreme heatwave, a video of a woman in the state of Victoria pouring water into the mouth of a thirsty koala has melted hearts online.

People 7 years ago

Harry and pregnant Meghan get baby gifts, meet koalas Down Under

British royals Harry and Meghan received baby gifts, met a koala couple and posed in front of Sydney's dazzling Opera House, on their first public outing since announcing they are to become parents.

News 7 years ago

Bear Force One: VIP koala takes seat on UK flight

A koala scaled new heights this week after flying by passenger plane from Germany to Scotland to become Edinburgh Zoo's newest resident.

Environment 7 years ago

Saving the koala, with science

Australia's iconic koala, its very existence imperilled by disease, bushfires, car strikes, and dog attacks, faces a more hopeful future thanks to scientists cracking its genetic code, a study said Monday.

Environment 7 years ago

Australia pledges cash to help save the koala

Australia unveiled on Monday a US$34 million plan to help bring its koala population back from the brink, following a rapid decline in the furry marsupial's fortunes.

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Makeshift koala hospital scrambles to save dozens injured in bushfires

Plea for New Zealand to house fire-threatened koalas

Koala mittens and joey pouches: Australian bushfires spark global knitting frenzy

Australia's 'insurance' koala population halved by bushfires

Online fundraiser for bushfire-hit koalas tops Aus$1 million

Koala drinks from water bottle in Australia heatwave

Harry and pregnant Meghan get baby gifts, meet koalas Down Under

Bear Force One: VIP koala takes seat on UK flight

Saving the koala, with science

Australia pledges cash to help save the koala

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