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We’ve done our best to cover the Australian bushfires and to raise awareness about this unprecedented disaster. And the thing that struck us most was just how much this horrible situation brought out the very best in some people. We can say with some certainty that Australia is full of heroes who don’t hesitate to rescue the endangered animals. It’s time to meet some of them.

Scroll down, upvote the stories that inspired you, and remember to share this post with your friends. When you’ve finished this article, have a read through Bored Panda’s previous posts about teens who drive around saving koalas, a dog that rescues koalas, and a dog that saved a flock of sheep from fire.

In case you want to support the Australian people, here are some recovery efforts and disaster relief organizations that you can donate to: the Red Cross, St Vincent de Paul Society, and the Trustee for NSW Rural Fire Service & Brigades Donations Fund. If you know of any other similar charities, please share some info about them in the comments.

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Teenagers Filling Their Car With Koalas To Save Them From The Flames

Teenagers Filling Their Car With Koalas To Save Them From The Flames

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Kim Lee
Community Member
6 years ago

So thankful for this young generation of heroes!

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    Bear The Koala Detection Dog Saving Koalas During The Australian Bushfires

    Bear The Koala Detection Dog Saving Koalas During The Australian Bushfires

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    Aria Whitaker
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    Such cute booties for such a good boi!!

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    #3

    Koalas In A Home In Cudlee Creek, South Australia, After Being Rescued From Fires In A Garden. Local Firefighters Helped A Woman Move Them Into Her House

    Koalas In A Home In Cudlee Creek, South Australia, After Being Rescued From Fires In A Garden. Local Firefighters Helped A Woman Move Them Into Her House

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    MagicalUnicorn
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    situation is dire, but koalas are adorable

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    #4

    Since The Fire Has Passed Through Mallacoota This Amazing, Selfless Young Guy Has Been Out Searching For Injured Wildlife. This Is One Of 7 Koalas He's Saved So Far

    Since The Fire Has Passed Through Mallacoota This Amazing, Selfless Young Guy Has Been Out Searching For Injured Wildlife. This Is One Of 7 Koalas He's Saved So Far

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    Merilyn Horton
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    We are grateful for kind hearted people like this young man.

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    #5

    The Koala Named “Tinny Arse” That Was Rescued By Damian Campbell-Davys From A Bushfire Zone Sits In His Water Tanker

    The Koala Named “Tinny Arse” That Was Rescued By Damian Campbell-Davys From A Bushfire Zone Sits In His Water Tanker

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    Kim Lee
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    What an adorable nickname. Glad he is safe

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    #6

    The Kangaroo Is Drenched In Water After Approaching A Human For Help

    The Kangaroo Is Drenched In Water After Approaching A Human For Help

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    Andie Brown
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    You know the situation is grave when wildlife approach humans for help.

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    #7

    Since Half A Billion Animals Were Potentially Lost In Australian Bushfires, The Irwin Family Stepped In And Already Helped Over 90,000 Animals

    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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    Aria Whitaker
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    Bless them, their father would be super proud.

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    #8

    I'm So Proud Of My Country, Our Volunteer Firefighters Are Legends In Their Own Category

    I'm So Proud Of My Country, Our Volunteer Firefighters Are Legends In Their Own Category

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    Grumble O'Pug
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    poor little mite!!!

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    #9

    This Fire Fighter (And All Ff’s) Saving The People, Animals, And Homes In Australia

    This Fire Fighter (And All Ff’s) Saving The People, Animals, And Homes In Australia

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    Ruth Dyke
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    Firefighters are heroes. They risk their lives to save people & other animals. They also fight to protect our homes. They are selfless & brave.

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    #10

    Dog Saves Flock Of Sheep From Australia’s Raging Bushfires

    Dog Saves Flock Of Sheep From Australia’s Raging Bushfires

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    Toni
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    what a good boy!

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    #11

    Weighing Less Than A Bag Of Sugar And Snug As A Bug In His Wee Knitted Pouch, This Adorable Koala Joey Called Haze Survived The Raging Australian Bushfires Thanks To The Extraordinary Efforts Of A Firefighter Who Saved Her Life

    Weighing Less Than A Bag Of Sugar And Snug As A Bug In His Wee Knitted Pouch, This Adorable Koala Joey Called Haze Survived The Raging Australian Bushfires Thanks To The Extraordinary Efforts Of A Firefighter Who Saved Her Life

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    Janine B.
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    Oh my goodness she's so tiny. :(((

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    #12

    Picture Of My Cousin Who Is Fighting The Fires In Victoria Saved This Joey

    Picture Of My Cousin Who Is Fighting The Fires In Victoria Saved This Joey

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    Toni
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    bravo!

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    #13

    Australian Zookeeper Saves Animals From Terrible Fires By Taking Them Home

    Australian Zookeeper Saves Animals From Terrible Fires By Taking Them Home

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    Hisseefit
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    Where do you put a giraffe, I wonder?

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    #14

    Woman Saves Koala From Bushfire

    Woman Saves Koala From Bushfire

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    Aria Whitaker
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    She is legend. So sad the little guy did not make it :(

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    #15

    Tonight I Got To Meet The Baby Orphan Bats Of The Aussie Bushfires That I Made The Wraps For

    Tonight I Got To Meet The Baby Orphan Bats Of The Aussie Bushfires That I Made The Wraps For

    I’m not even sorry for the “selfie”. I am sorry for the bad lighting because it was night time and street lamps are really unflattering but LOOK AT THEM. Massive kudos to Rachael from the Bat Conservation and Rescue Qld for bringing some babies along for me to meet. I had to be mindful of how much screaming I was doing because they were very sleepy but I was pretty much losing my mind the whole time. I think Rachael was pretty amused at my reactions but I had just never met one this close before. They have two noses and wiggly ears and are just so much cuter than you can imagine, I couldn’t believe it.
    Shipped up from NSW, their mommas are long gone but they seem to enjoy chewing and snuggling in their brand new wraps. It’s such an incredible feeling knowing that something I’ve done is out in the world doing some good. There’s nobody taking out administration fees or skimming a bit off the top or anything, the things I made are 100% just for the bats. (And will be loved and used by many babies before they’re reduced to shreds from all the claws and teeth.)

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    MagicalUnicorn
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    bat burritos! damn cure, poor little nuggets

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    #16

    Distressed At First, Dolly Calmed Down Quickly. We Needed To Get Her Still Hot Feet Cooled Down Fast So Made Do With Fresh, Clean Water In A Wheelbarrow. Dolly Appreciated A Big Drink And Pain Relief Before Being Transferred To Our New And Temporary Koala Emergency Centre At Paradise

    Distressed At First, Dolly Calmed Down Quickly. We Needed To Get Her Still Hot Feet Cooled Down Fast So Made Do With Fresh, Clean Water In A Wheelbarrow. Dolly Appreciated A Big Drink And Pain Relief Before Being Transferred To Our New And Temporary Koala Emergency Centre At Paradise

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    Andie Brown
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    Sad but beautiful. You can see the instant love Dolly has for her rescuers.

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    #17

    Travel Filmmaker Saved This Little Baby Kangaroo That Was Left By Its Self

    Travel Filmmaker Saved This Little Baby Kangaroo That Was Left By Its Self

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    Mauve Mouse
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    Those eyes!

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    #18

    A Group Of Baby Koalas Were Rescued From The Adelaide Hills Fire Zone Area In Australia And Being Looked After By A Team Of Professional Volunteers

    A Group Of Baby Koalas Were Rescued From The Adelaide Hills Fire Zone Area In Australia And Being Looked After By A Team Of Professional Volunteers

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    Toni
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    oh my god.. so cute.

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    #19

    Over 600 Bats Were Transported From Caring Facilities Evacuated In New South Wales Due To Fire. Our Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital Has Treated Over 100 Of These Beautiful Little Souls. I Wanted To Share With You Some Of The Sweet Faces That Are Getting A Second Chance At Life

    Over 600 Bats Were Transported From Caring Facilities Evacuated In New South Wales Due To Fire. Our Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital Has Treated Over 100 Of These Beautiful Little Souls. I Wanted To Share With You Some Of The Sweet Faces That Are Getting A Second Chance At Life

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    Grumble O'Pug
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    Batzilla and Megabatty are hard at work right now. donations help

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    #20

    A Koala Drinks Water Offered From A Bottle By A Firefighter During Bushfires In Cudlee Creek, South Australia

    A Koala Drinks Water Offered From A Bottle By A Firefighter During Bushfires In Cudlee Creek, South Australia

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    That one marvel fan
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    He looks Happy

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    #21

    Koala Being Rescued

    Koala Being Rescued

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    Kate Gale
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    That look of love xxx

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    #22

    Officers Giving A Helping Hand To Local Wildlife In Fire Affected Bendalong

    Officers Giving A Helping Hand To Local Wildlife In Fire Affected Bendalong

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    Toni
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    wonderful people

    #23

    Kangaroos Gather On A Home’s Lawn In Berrara Beach, Nsw, As Bushfires Spread

    Kangaroos Gather On A Home’s Lawn In Berrara Beach, Nsw, As Bushfires Spread

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    Kim Lee
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    I've seen very few pictures of larger, adult kangs being rescued. I hope they are being safely evacuated as well.

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    #24

    Lucky Koala Is Saved From Sa Bushfires

    Lucky Koala Is Saved From Sa Bushfires

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    Karen Morana
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    Fantastic people saving critters.

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