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12 Inspiring Photos of Australian Animals Saved from the Fire

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The devastating Australian bushfires have destroyed countless forests throughout the country, taking with them millions, if not billions of animals. In the midst of this tragedy that affected everyone, firefighters and volunteers alike tried their best to rescue the Australian wildlife from the flames, and these 12 photos depict just a few of the many remarkable success stories. Our hearts go out to the Australian people and the wildlife that was affected by the cataclysm, and we'd like to urge everyone to support the rescue and recovery efforts in Australia in whichever way you can.

1. Teens driving around and filling their car with koalas to rescue them from the fires

Australian Animals Saved from Fires Teens driving around and filling their car with koalas to rescue them from the fires

2. Filmmaker saved a baby kangaroo left all by itself

Australian Animals Saved from Fires Filmmaker saved a baby kangaroo left all by itself

3. Australian zookeeper took several zoo animals home to save them from the flames

Australian Animals Saved from Fires Australian zookeeper took several zoo animals home to save them from the flames

4. This dog saved a whole flock of sheep from the devastating fires by herding them into safety

Australian Animals Saved from Fires This dog saved a whole flock of sheep from the devastating fires by steering them into safety

5. Firefighter saving a koala from a burning forest

Australian Animals Saved from Fires Fire fighter saving a koala from a burning forest

6. Over 600 bats evacuated in New South Wales due to fire

Australian Animals Saved from Fires Over 600 bats evacuated in New South Wales due to fire

7. The poor little guy is so tired it fell asleep in the helmet!

Australian Animals Saved from Fires The poor little guy is so tired it fell asleep in the helmet!

8. Kangaroos gathering in a yard in Berrara Beach, New South Whales

Australian Animals Saved from Fires Kangaroos gathering in a yard in Berrara Beach, New South Whales

9. Koala being saved from the fire by a volunteer

Australian Animals Saved from Fires Koala being saved from the fire by a volunteer

10. A team of professional volunteers saved a group of baby koalas from the Adelaide Hills Fire Zone Area

Australian Animals Saved from Fires A team of professional volunteers saved a group of baby koalas from the Adelaide Hills Fire Zone Area

11. Kangaroo being showered with water after approaching humans to seek help

Australian Animals Saved from Fires Kangaroo showered with water after approaching humans to seek help

12. Koalas rescued from fires in a home in Cudlee Creek, South Australia

Australian Animals Saved from Fires Koalas rescued from fires in a home in Cudlee Creek, South Australia

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