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Up to a billion animals across Australia could be impacted by the raging wildfires -- spelling trouble for the country's ecosystem and environments for years to come. The new estimate is more than double what one prominent ecologist predicted mere weeks ago. Mainland populations of quokka are feared to be affected by recent bushfires. These well-known and beloved marsupials live in Eastern Australia, where they feed on the leaves of eucalyptus trees and rarely leave the treetops. A … The glossy black cockatoo, Kangaroo Island dunnart and southern corroboree frog are just some of the species that could face extinction. Fires also make the animals more vulnerable to predators such as foxes and cats. Adina Bresge . Some may go extinct. The Canadian Press .

Scientist estimates that more than a billion animals killed by Australian wildfires. The doctor was called into action last month to help some of the animals affected by the wildfires. Share. 7 Animals That May Be Extinct After the Australia Wildfires Lela Nargi Updated: Jan. 15, 2020 The Australian bushfires have exacted an enormous, irreversible toll on the country's wildlife. Photograph: EyeEm/Alamy Stock Photo By Josephine Harvey. Koalas have become the “poster animal” for this wildfire crisis. Meet Some Of The Australian Animals Hardest Hit By The Wildfire Disaster.

Let’s take a closer look at five species affected by Australia’s deadly wildfires.

Canadians craft creature comforts for animals affected by Australian wildfires. A Durham-area veterinarian is recounting his incredible experience after a recent trip to Australia. Credit: Erik Veland . Published January 9, 2020 Updated January 10, 2020 . Some of the rarest species on Earth are threatened by fires scorching their habitats, scientists warn. Koalas.

A billion animals have been caught in Australia’s fires.