3 Billion Animals Impacted in Australian Bushfires

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Australia's 2019-2020 megafires caused three billion wild animals to perish or flee their homes, while thousands of domestic animals faced death or euthanization.

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Wildlife careers and local volunteers risked personal safety to rescue animals when official emergency response focused solely on human lives and property.

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Rescue efforts suffered from scarce information about caring for different animal species during fires, with prices for essential supplies skyrocketing

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Lake Conjola residents witnessed horrific scenes of birds falling from skies and burning kangaroos fleeing through bushland.

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Research led by Professor Danielle Celermajer reveals how human-focused disaster policies force animal careers to make dangerous choices during evacuations

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Climate scientists warn of increased bushfire risks, pushing researchers to develop community guides and apps for coordinated animal rescue operations.

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The research demonstrates how community networks and early preparation could prevent both animal and human casualties in future disasters.

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