Fires, then floods: How much can a koala bear?

Sydney, Jan 17 (AFP/APP): A week ago, koalas at an Australian wildlife park were in the path of raging bushfires. On Friday, they were soaking wet and being carried to safety from flash floods. Months of drought that have contributed to Australia’s catastrophic bushfire season have this week given way to huge downpours in some of the blaze-ravaged areas. At the Australian Reptile Park on the nation’s east coast near Sydney, heavy rains on Friday morning sent torrents of water through its bushland setting. Images released by the park showed soaking wet koalas clinging to gum trees, and a zoo … Continue reading Fires, then floods: How much can a koala bear?