Since Half A Billion Animals Were Potentially Lost In Australian Bushfires, The Irwin Family Stepped In And Already Helped Over 90,000 Animals
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Bushfires in Australia isn’t a phenomenon that’s entirely unheard of, however the 2019–20 Australian bushfire season is something the world hasn’t seen before. Record–breaking heat and drought, lightning strikes, arson and lack of hazard reduction are the main causes of the enormous damage the bushfires have inflicted so far and with the fires still raging on it’s hard to say how long the season, that started back in August, 2019, is going to last.
With the world’s attention on the continent, people have been sending out aid as well as bringing attention to the ongoing problems. Bindi Irwin, late Steve Irwin’s daughter, went on social media to assure everyone that their family is safe and doing everything in their power to help the animals in need.
The Irwin family are definitely carrying the late Steve Irwin’s legacy
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The young conservationist posted an image on Instagram together with a caption explaining the situation:
“With so many devastating fires within Australia, my heart breaks for the people and wildlife who have lost so much. I wanted to let you know that we are SAFE. There are no fires near us or our conservation properties.
Unfortunately, their homeland Australia has been struck by a terrible tragedy
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“Our Wildlife Hospital is busier than ever though, having officially treated over 90,000 patients. My parents dedicated our Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital to my beautiful grandmother. We will continue to honour her by being Wildlife Warriors and saving as many lives as we can.”
As bushfires destroy millions of hectares of land, the Irwin family are busy helping the animals
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Bindi also shared a picture of a burnt possum that was treated at the Wildlife Hospital. Unfortunately, the poor animal didn’t make it as Irwin explained:
“Blossom the possum was admitted to the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital after being caught in one of the bushfires burning in other parts of Queensland. We have such an incredible team who work day and night to protect gorgeous animals like Blossom. Devastatingly this beautiful girl didn’t make it even after working so hard to save her life. I want to thank you for your kind words and support. This is the heart-wrenching truth, every day is a battle to stand up and speak for those who cannot speak for themselves. Now more than ever we need to work together to make a difference and protect our Mother Earth”.
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As the hellish flames continue to rage on, the numbers coming from the officials truly show the vast damage and loss inflicted on Australia. It is estimated that 6,300,000 hectares (16,000,000 acres; 63,000 km2; 24,000 sq mi) were burnt, along with 2,500 buildings (including over 1,300 houses). As of January 4th, 2020, 24 people perished in the fires and 6 other are reported missing in the state of Victoria.
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Australian firefighters are accompanied by colleagues from New Zealand, the United States and Canada to try and fight the bushfires that the country has never seen before. While everyone’s putting their best efforts to combat the fire and help out those in need, environmental specialist are calculating the enormous impact the fires had on the environment. It is feared that an estimated half a billion animals were either lost to the fires or will likely starve due to loss of the food source and habitat. Australia’s environment minister says that up to 30% of koalas were killed in New South Wales mid-north coast fires, a devastating blow to the population of Australia’s iconic animal.
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While I agree they do an amazing job, their site states 89328 animals between 2004-now. The number of animals in dec 2019 was 1135 Patients. So they havent helped that big amount during these recent fires, and as the number would be slightly absurd if it had been so I am not surpriced. Sloppy journalist job, as the numbers are at the website, turning it into clic bait headlines with assumption made all that saving has been done in a few months. Other sources are more clear that it has been a decade-long process.
That sounds considerably more feasible, thank you.
Liam, don't thank and learn how you can help.
I'm sure they do their best, and that's the bottom line. The world needs more people like them. There are many ways to fight the human-caused destruction of our planet. Get involved, stop measuring and criticizing good efforts of others.
Sorry calling BS on this story living in QLD and nothing ever has been written about this , this family was nowhere to be seen during the fires up here a few months ago as this is just PR because the business is not going well
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I live about an jhour from Australia Zoo, Mike Cow, and J S is correct.
There's several articles from different sources making the same claims, some from local stations (WTHR/WFSB etc). Can you provide any sources for your own assertion?
See Panda Kicki's comment below. They've checked on their website which states animals helped from 2004-now are just under 90k. This does sound much more realistic.
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I’m calling bs on you even living there.
It's so sad that so much wildlife is being destroyed, this should be a wakeup call for the Austrian government to join the fight against global warming.
Exactly these fires are too early , too hot, and don't go out over night. The bush is dry, dry and dry, the temps are hotter than normal. There is less water in creeks, dams, water storage. _______________ Very sad article by N.S.W university from BEFORE these fires started >>>>>>>>>>https://www.thedodo.com/koala-drinking-stations-sydney-2318378024.html
N G, it takes a lot for governments everywhere to "wake up". They only listen to those with tons of money. Who needs to wake up are voters who vote in the power the wrong (to put it mildly) people to represent them and to take care of the environment which belongs to all of us.
Not sure what the "Austrian" government is supposed to do here, since this is happening in Australia.
Obviously a typo!
Ahh, I'll blame the auto spell correction. (Are you sure there's no koalas in Austria?)
While I agree they do an amazing job, their site states 89328 animals between 2004-now. The number of animals in dec 2019 was 1135 Patients. So they havent helped that big amount during these recent fires, and as the number would be slightly absurd if it had been so I am not surpriced. Sloppy journalist job, as the numbers are at the website, turning it into clic bait headlines with assumption made all that saving has been done in a few months. Other sources are more clear that it has been a decade-long process.
That sounds considerably more feasible, thank you.
Liam, don't thank and learn how you can help.
I'm sure they do their best, and that's the bottom line. The world needs more people like them. There are many ways to fight the human-caused destruction of our planet. Get involved, stop measuring and criticizing good efforts of others.
Sorry calling BS on this story living in QLD and nothing ever has been written about this , this family was nowhere to be seen during the fires up here a few months ago as this is just PR because the business is not going well
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I live about an jhour from Australia Zoo, Mike Cow, and J S is correct.
There's several articles from different sources making the same claims, some from local stations (WTHR/WFSB etc). Can you provide any sources for your own assertion?
See Panda Kicki's comment below. They've checked on their website which states animals helped from 2004-now are just under 90k. This does sound much more realistic.
This comment is hidden. Click here to view.
I’m calling bs on you even living there.
It's so sad that so much wildlife is being destroyed, this should be a wakeup call for the Austrian government to join the fight against global warming.
Exactly these fires are too early , too hot, and don't go out over night. The bush is dry, dry and dry, the temps are hotter than normal. There is less water in creeks, dams, water storage. _______________ Very sad article by N.S.W university from BEFORE these fires started >>>>>>>>>>https://www.thedodo.com/koala-drinking-stations-sydney-2318378024.html
N G, it takes a lot for governments everywhere to "wake up". They only listen to those with tons of money. Who needs to wake up are voters who vote in the power the wrong (to put it mildly) people to represent them and to take care of the environment which belongs to all of us.
Not sure what the "Austrian" government is supposed to do here, since this is happening in Australia.
Obviously a typo!
Ahh, I'll blame the auto spell correction. (Are you sure there's no koalas in Austria?)