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Date: December 28, 2019 at 11:53:34
From: sheila, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Thousands of Koalas feared dead in fire ravaged Australia |
URL: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/wildfires-in-australia-thousands-of-koalas-feared-dead-north-of-sydney-2019-12-28/ |
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Perth, Australia – Thousands of koalas are feared to have died in a wildfire-ravaged area north of Sydney, further diminishing Australia's iconic marsupial, while the fire danger increased in the country's east on Saturday as temperatures soared.
The mid-northern coast of New South Wales was home to up to 28,000 koalas, but wildfires have significantly reduced their population. Koalas are native to Australia and are one of the country's most beloved animals, but they've been under threat due to a loss of habitat.
"Up to 30% of their habitat has been destroyed," Australia's environment minister, Sussan Ley, told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. "We'll know more when the fires are calmed down and a proper assessment can be made."
Australia has been ravaged by fires since September. About 12.35 million acres have burned nationwide, with nine people killed and more than 1,000 homes destroyed. As of Friday, more than 100 blazes were burning, BBC News reported.
On Saturday, fire danger in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory was upgraded to "severe" as high temperatures built up over the region. Sydney's western suburbs reached 41 degrees Celsius, or 106 Fahrenheit, while the inner city is expected to hit 31 C – 88 F – on Sunday before reaching 35 C – 95 F – on Tuesday.
Earlier this month, Australia recorded its two hottest days ever.
Australia's government has faced criticism for its response as the fires burn, and for its reluctance to acknowledge climate change, BBC News reported.
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Date: December 28, 2019 at 23:13:02
From: Eve, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Re: Thousands of Koalas feared dead in fire ravaged Australia |
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Date: December 31, 2019 at 19:28:19
From: sheila, [DNS_Address]
Subject: that Koala that was rescued didn't make it |
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I cried when I saw that news today on facebook. The lady tried mightily to save it to no avail. In my dreams last night I saw that we humans must let go of these species because they will not survive this onslaught mega fires, etc.
I cried a huge cry for them all because the other article I read said that fully 1/3rd of all the birds, marsupials, etc., won't be alive after these fires which continue as I write this.
People in Victoria have been driven to the ocean to escape those fires. Thousands of them!!!! I simply can't wrap my head around this tragedy there.
I'll try to get a link to that news but am so tired tonight, just saw my sis in law off the airport, she is such a great lady in huge pain from cancer.
Blessings, Sheila
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Date: December 31, 2019 at 20:00:46
From: Eve, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Re: that Koala that was rescued didn't make it |
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It's a sorrowful event, many sads I share with you.
Comfort in spirit from me to you with caring hugs across the
miles sheila.
May you rest well tonight and feel better come morning.
~ ...🕊...peace be with you..~ Eve
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