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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment

Koala rescued from deforestation in Australia - big picture

Koala rescued by WIRES following deforestation in the Vittoria State Forest, NSW Australia
A worker noticed a koala had been sitting stationary in broad daylight on top of wood piles for over an hour. Investigations by a local vet found this koala had an ulcerated eye and was possibly also disorientated. The koala was rescued, cared for and released by Wires. Wires is a non-government, not-for-profit organisation that care for, rescues and releases animals native to Australia. It relies entirely upon donations and volunteers deliver its services Illustration: WIRES
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