Pasan Nanayakkara
The Australian bushfires have been one of the most devastating disasters of 2019 and 2020, affecting not only the people of Australia but also the wildlife. In the midst of this tragedy, the Irwin Family’s Australia Zoo has stepped up to do their part in saving as many animals as they can.
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Steve Irwin’s wife, Terri, took over the iconic Australia Zoo after his passing, and their daughter, Bindi, recently announced on her Instagram that the zoo’s wildlife hospital had treated its 90,000th patient. The hospital has been busier than ever due to the bushfires and the zoo’s mission to save Australia’s jeopardized wildlife.
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Robert Irwin, Steve and Terri’s son, also posted a picture on his Instagram holding a baby fruit bat that was among the hundreds of animals affected by the fires. The Irwin family has been doing everything in their power to help and treat as many animals as possible.
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The bushfires that ravaged Australia left behind a trail of destruction, scorching a massive 6,300,000 hectares of land and causing an estimated loss of half a billion animals. These creatures were either lost or are now at risk of starvation due to the destruction of their habitat and food sources.
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Shockingly, up to 30% of koalas were among the casualties in the New South Wales mid-north coast fires, as reported by the country’s environment minister. The extent of damage caused by these fires is truly staggering and highlights the urgent need to take action to protect our planet and its inhabitants.
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In the midst of all this tragedy, the Irwin Family’s Australia Zoo continues to be a beacon of hope, working tirelessly to save the lives of Australia’s wildlife.
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Bindi’s parents dedicated the wildlife hospital to her grandmother, and the family continues to honor her by being “Wildlife Warriors” and doing all they can to save as many lives as possible.
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The world watches in awe and admiration as the Irwin Family and the Australia Zoo continue to do their part in saving the lives of Australia’s beloved wildlife. They remind us that we all have a part to play in protecting our planet and its inhabitants.
