I have a good news update on the Blue Mountains koalas we supported with our sewing during the devastating fires in December last year. They've been brought back to their home territory which, after recent rain, now has enough new growth eucalyptus to support them. They'll be monitored via radio-tracking to make sure they settle in well and continue to thrive.
It's estimated up to 10,000 koalas, which is a third of the total koala population of NSW, may have died in the fires. These Blue Mountains koalas have high levels of genetic diversity which makes them very important for the survival of the species. They're one of only two koala populations in NSW that are free from chlamydia. The group was returned to their original territory with a new joey in one of the koalas' pouches. Hopefully, that is a good sign for their future.
What wonderful news!
ReplyDeleteExcellent news Rhonda.
ReplyDeleteThat's such wonderful news!
ReplyDeleteThey look so healthy. What beautiful animals...
ReplyDeleteYay for the Koalas and all of the animal workers who cared for them. I am so happy about this.
ReplyDeleteA lovely piece of good news, Rhonda. I smiled when I read it. I really hope that the koalas can live safely and thrive now that the trees are recovering in that area. MegXx
ReplyDeleteThat was uplifting news in many ways. Thank you for posting about the dear koalas. Such hope.
ReplyDeleteKaren. NZ
This news makes me happy. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteHow lovely to read some good news. Well done to the humans helping the koalas.
ReplyDeleteThat’s fantastic news! I hope they are able to thrive xx
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful news Rhonda xxx
ReplyDeleteSuch good news!!!
ReplyDeleteUplifting news indeed . Hope you and your family are staying safe and well
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear that your area is "getting back to normal" after the fires. Now all we have to worry about is this Corona virus debacle. Best wishes for your fall and winter.
ReplyDeleteRichard in the States.
Thank you for the good news in dark times Rhonda. It was obvious that people in Sweden were closely following the tragical events in Australia. We were many who donated funds to animal welfare and fire fighting efforts. Sure, bushfires are a common occurance in Australia but let´s hope we never see anything like this again.
ReplyDeleteKeep well!
Ramona
Sweden
Such good news I wish them well and are sooo grateful for the heroes doing the caring,many many thankyous!
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