article thumbnail

Many Animals Dying in Australian Wildfires

Critter News

While the scope of the wildlife devastation was still unclear, it was likely to be enormous, {Jon Rowdon, president of the rescue group Wildlife Victoria} said. Hundreds of burned, stressed and dehydrated animals — including kangaroos, koalas, lizards and birds — have already arrived at shelters across the scorched region.

Koalas 100
article thumbnail

The Emotional Lives of Animals

4 The Love Of Animals

Nonetheless, they adjusted their behavior to allow Babyl to remain with the group. We were told that Marco, one of the rescued chimpanzees, does a dance during thunderstorms during which he looks like he’s in a trance. Caledonian crows live in small family groups and youngsters learn to fashion and use tools by watching adults.

Emotional 100
article thumbnail

Australian Fireman Honored by Animal Rights Activists

Critter News

Tree, 44, has been rewarded for his compassion by rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta) which gave him its Hero to Animals Award. Tags: wildlife crime natural disaster australia animal rescue wildlife PETA. The fireman who saved Sam the Koala is now an international Youtube star.

Koalas 100