Australia fires kill nearly 500 million animals: spectacular photos
Forest fires have been raging in Australia since September. Flames cover more than 5.5 million hectares. The locals call what is happening "hell on Earth".
The fire had already burned the size of Croatia. There are currently nearly 200 combustion centers throughout the country. The spread of fire is facilitated by high temperature and strong wind. Millions of acres of land have already been burned, more than 1,200 homes have been destroyed. The world is trying to assess the magnitude of the devastation caused by Australia's worst wildfire season. The images of the sky that turned to blazing red are compared to apocalyptic horror films.
Scientists warn: Australia's example is just the beginning, and calls the fires the result of climate change. More than 250 million tonnes of CO2 have been emitted into the atmosphere.
The fire killed about 500 million animals
Environmentalists at the University of Sydney estimate that 480 million mammals, birds and reptiles have been killed since September. The figure continues to rise, with nearly 200 fires burning across the country. Some species may be lost forever.
According to environmentalists, nearly 8,000 koalas living in New South Wales were killed in the fires.
The region, which is approximately 240 miles north of Sydney, is home to the largest population of Australian koalas - some 28,000 individuals.
Federal Environment Minister Susan Lay said up to 30 percent of the rare animal population could be killed in the fire because about 30 percent of their habitat had been destroyed.
Photos of charred animals trying to escape from flames stir up the web. Rescue groups found the charred bodies of thousands of koalas. Local reports of dead cockatoos falling from trees. Farmers talk about the bodies of cattle scattered throughout their bodies, which they returned to after the fire.
The locals are trying to save as many animals as they can on their own. In particular, koalas help.
The death toll is increasing
Unfortunately, human casualties have not been avoided:
two people were found dead in separate cars Wednesday morning;
killed by a father and son who remained to protect their home and farm equipment.
Killed 28-year-old volunteer firefighter - the wind turned his fire truck.
The number of people killed in fires in Australia has increased - at least 24. Tens more are reported missing.
You say nothing of the nearly 200 arrested suspects. You say nothing about the fact that 85% of the fires are due to arson. You say nothing of the new phenomenon "firenado." Go push your agenda in a free speech zone. This is the blockchain where people cant be censored.
If you want to tax people to breath a life giving gas based on scientific falsification then stop breathing.
Everyone is very sad for the loss of life. Like California much of this problem could have been prevented by removing forrest fuel. How are those fake environmental policies going for you now?
That's right - it's a blockchain! And for that matter, there are comments, you can not only comment news, but provide facts.
So what you are saying is. Facts are only true if provided by your sources? I strive for reproduction for provability. Thats right I am prolife as well. Another fact you might have overlooked. Abortion was the leading cause of death in 2019.
I just wonder if you have ever heard of @zerohedge?
Oh look. Another incident of man caused global warming https://thefreethoughtproject.com/firefighter-arrested-bail-sex-offender-arson/
Perhaps familiarise yourself with the facts before spouting such rubbish.
You should probably credit the source of your images so you don't get flagged for plagiarism.
Exally, picture isn't mine! But people who take that pics don't pretendent for licence. I took them from google!
Ah ok, well it makes little difference to me...I just thought, as someone who has been around for a long time, that I'd point it out as some people may flag you for plagiarism for not crediting the photo source like everyone else here does. It happens, in fact I've done it on occasions and will do so again for sure. Plagiarism is never ok.
Thx for helping, I'll edit post😊👌
No worries...Some people don't know and so if I see it I offer some assistance so they stay off the plagiarism-radar.
And the source of the fires...
We should take care of our planet, if we keep going like this in 30-40 years we are not able to live our life’s
Incredible things are happening on our planet ....😰
This is so awful and I encourage everyone to send their regards and prayers to everyone in that region.
Wow! Very informative collection of images and report of the fires.
I like the fact that you are focusing on the animal life. Whatever the causes, the innocent animals are the ones ultimately suffering the scorching consequences. Good post!
Fire in Indonesia has become a disaster that must be faced every year, namely during the dry season. The natural state which is absent from peat and human behavior is the cause of fire. In Kalimantan, the land which is rich in mud coal makes the fire ever extinguished. The average rain that extinguishes a fire, of course without ignoring the services of a fire extinguisher.
May Australia soon be free from fires. sorry for all animals and their inhabitants
It is very unfortunate incident happened....
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Me siento triste al ver esto. Gracias por ser una ventana que refleje la realidad
omg! it is terrible...😥
OMG..Very sad.
Blazing fire burned everything
😢😢😢 very sad!
Very very sad
Pure demagogy
May almighty God sees each and every one of through
Tell that to the 24 firefighters who have lost their life as a result of these fires.
Да уж... Это конечно ужасно что так происходит
😢😢
اللہ آسٹریلیا کے لوگوں کی مدد کرے اور سب کو اپنی حفظ و امان میں رکھے۔ آمین
I am thinking about that cute koala situation 😫 😭
It breaks my heart to see this happening to mother nature. 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
the world mourns this great disaster. save the habitat inside
very sad ... we are the worst species that exists ... we destroy it all .. poor nature who suffer all the evil of the human species 😭😭😭😭😭
Please provide sources for your information.
As someone living close to the regions experiencing these fires, I’ve seen many news reports with very similar information as to what you have provided here.
Excellent photography with amazing experience.
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Es que terrible lo que pasa en Australia, creo que es necesario que las personas tomemos conciencia de nuestros actos y dejar a un lado que los gobiernos nos manejen. Toda persona consciente sabe que le estamos haciendo daño al planeta con este consumo absurdo, nos crean necesidades que no necesitamos y eso conlleva a la contaminación de la naturaleza y repercuta en el calentamiento global
Touched my heart !
The tragic fact is that the Australian firing animal was burnt to the ground