1.3K views · 490 reactions | This koala mum and joey would not have survived without WIRES NSW Fire and Rescue helped free these koalas, WIRES transported them to the vet for assessment and the koalas recovered in our care. Donate today and directly help our community of carers and rescuers, who dedicate their time to giving injured native animals a second chance. | WIRES | Facebook

49K views · 161 shares | When this humpback whale calf became entangled near Busselton, a Parks and Wildlife Service rescue crew quickly sprung into action to help. Watch and see how this six metre calf is freed from the severe rope entanglement to swim away safely with its mother  | Parks and Wildlife Service, Western Australia | Facebook

13K views · 465 reactions | This was a lucky escape! A cockatoo has been rescued by firefighters in New South Wales after it reportedly slid down a pole and got stuck by its neck. According to the Wildlife Information Rescue and Education Service (WIRES), the cockatoo is recovering and will be released soon. Credit: WIRES via Storyful. | The Australian | Facebook

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Miraculous Echidna Rehab and Release 🦔✨ In March this year, WIRES volunteers Kylie and Glen were called to rescue an echidna in Kurrajong, NSW. At first, things didn’t look good for the echidna. He had been hit by a car, his beak was damaged, and he was losing blood. He was quickly taken to Taronga Wildlife Hospital, where vets discovered additional injuries from an apparent dog attack. Fortunately, the vets were able to treat his wounds and agreed to care for him at Taronga until he was ready

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WIRES wildlife volunteers in NSW are on the frontline dealing with the heartbreaking impact of deforestation on our vulnerable koala populations. It’s the ugly truth of deforestation that the NSW Government doesn’t want you to know about, and that’s why we are sharing Vickii’s story and ask you to do the same. Please sign the petition now http://bit.ly/End-Deforestation New laws passed by the NSW Government last year are putting koalas and other iconic Australian wildlife at grave risk. Deforest