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 accelerated Saturday in the country’s east as temperatures soared.
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 accelerated Saturday in the country’s east as temperatures soared.
“Up to 30% of their habitat has been destroyed,” Environment Minister Sussan Ley told the Australian Broadcasting Corp. “We’ll know more when the fires are calmed down and a proper assessment can be made.” About 12.35 million acres have burned nationwide during the wildfire crisis, with nine people killed and more than 1,000 homes destroyed.
Canberra, Australia’s capital, peaked at 100 on Saturday, with oppressive temperatures forecast for the next seven days.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Thousands of koalas feared dead in Australia wildfiresThousands 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 as temperatures soared
Read more »
Thousands of koalas feared dead in Australia wildfiresPERTH, Australia (AP) — 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...
Read more »
Up to 30% of koalas may have been killed in Australia's New South Wales bushfires, says environment ministerAlmost a third of koalas in Australia's New South Wales region may have been killed in deadly bushfires, which have been burning out of control, the Federal Environment Minister Sussan Ley said.
Read more »
Christmas typhoon leaves 20 dead in PhilippinesA strong typhoon that barreled through the central Philippines has left at least 20 people dead and forced thousands to flee their homes, devastating Christmas celebrations in the predominantly Catholic country
Read more »
Christmas typhoon leaves 28 dead, 12 missing in PhilippinesA strong typhoon in the Philippines set off landslides, flooded villages, destroyed houses, downed trees and electrical poles, knocked out power to entire provinces and stranded holiday travelers. At least 28 people are dead and 12 are missing.
Read more »
Nevada denied sick prisoners treatment for hepatitis C. Now they’re suing.Nevada is one of at least a dozen states where prison officials, citing the high cost of hepatitis C medication, have denied or limited access to the drugs
Read more »