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"The horrific Black Summer bushfires of 2019–20 burned more than 8 million
hectares of vegetation across southeastern Australia. An estimated 3 billion
animals were caught in the fire zone.
Intense media coverage often included graphic images of koalas and other
marsupials fighting for survival. People everywhere became emotionally invested
in wildlife rescue and rehabilitation.
Yet despite the courageous efforts of volunteers, our new research has found
wildlife rescue and rehabilitation rates were much lower than expected.
We can use this information to improve our response to future disasters.
Knowledge of the likely chance of recovery from different injuries can be used
to refine treatment for each species. This will allow volunteers and
veterinarians to prioritise rehabilitation efforts and minimise animal
suffering."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
