Well, I am sure you're well aware of how devastating the bushfires all across the Australian continent have been. People have lost their lives and property and more than 5 million animals have died, so far. The numbers are shocking and while help is building up from around the globe, the loss that people are experiencing is, currently, unimaginable.

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A lot of celebrities and people otherwise have started donating to restore some plausibility in Australia. Russell Crowe, Nicole Kidman and Chris Hemsworth, the celebs who hail from Australia are already going out of their way to help in whichever way they can. Apart from celebrities, we have different communities who have come together to aid all the survivors', by feeding them free meals and providing them comfort in these trying times.

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Amongst people who're helping the calamity stricken continent, the family of the late Steve Irwin has helped save 90,000 animals in danger. I am sure you remember who Steve Irwin aka the 'Crocodile Hunter' was. Well, to jog your memory anyway, he was an Australian zookeeper and a television personality who loved helping animals in the wild. He died in 2006 after he was brutally injured by a Stingray. 

Taking his legacy forward and doing what he would have done, if he was alive, the Irwin family has helped rescue 90,000 animals in Australia, so far, including those who were victims of the rampant fires all across the country.

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 @AustraliaZoo or our conservation properties. 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. ððð¼

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The Irwin family includes Steve's wife, Terri Irwin, and their children, daughter Bindi and son Robert Irwin. Currently, the family owns and operates Australia Zoo's Wildlife Hospital. Bindi, in an interview confirmed that they're treating the injured animals and assured that their conservation property is not at the risk of catching fire.

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“My parents dedicated our Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital to my beautiful grandmother. We will continue to honor her by being Wildlife Warriors and saving as many lives as we can,” said Bindi, in an interview with CNN.

Our @AustraliaZoo Wildlife Hospital takes in animals from all over Australia. Hundreds of grey-headed flying foxes, a species listed as vulnerable, have been flown to Queensland after the rescue centre they were recovering in was at risk from fire and evacuated. Some of the orphans are now being cared for by the team at the hospital until they're big enough to go home, and there's no threat of fire. ð¦ In September, flying fox admissions to the hospital skyrocketed by over 750% due to drought conditions and lack of food. Flying foxes are now being drastically affected by wildfires and we're again seeing an influx of these beautiful animals from across the country. This week, we treated our 90,000th patient. To cope with so many animals being admitted to the hospital, in 2019 we opened a sea turtle rehabilitation centre, sea snake ward and are about to complete a new bird recovery area, but it's still not enough to keep up. We need to build a new ward for our patients. Wildlife Warriors from around the world are asking how they can help us save native wildlife, you can donate on our website www.wildlifewarriors.org , or support our fundraiser to start construction of our newest ward by visiting the link in my bio! ð

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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. ð

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The hospital they operate has been busier than usual saving as many animals as they can. Their 90,000th animal saved is a Platypus, rescued from the fire named 'Ollie'!

This is patient number 90,000 that the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital has treated. 'Ollie' the orphaned platypus is receiving round the clock care until he can be released back to the wild. Over the last 16 years, the hospital has provided 24/7 wildlife rehabilitation and an incredible animal rescue service. We're so proud of this world-class facility! Thank you for your support - with pressures from drought to bushfires, wildlife need our help now more than ever.

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While they rescued a lot of animals, some were beyond their immediate help. For instance, Blossom the Possum, who was caught in the bushfires couldn't survive.

Blossom the possum was admitted to the #AustraliaZoo 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. For more on how you can become a Wildlife Warrior visit www.wildlifewarriors.org ððð¼

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But Blossom the Possum isn't the only animal. The Koala population in Australia is depleting alarmingly because Koalas are slower animals and for them to escape hurriedly from the tumultuous fire is very difficult. Besides that, their only source of food and nutrition, the Eucalyptus trees are slowly dying out as well, due to the leaves being highly inflammable. 

While we pray for the safe rescue of more animals in Australia, we also urge you to make donations and/or help out in any way that you can.

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