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CW is now a permanent resident at the Macquarie Koala Rescue Hospital.
The plight of the Koala Carolyn Thrum explains how the recent drought and summer bushfires have affected the Koala Hello from Sydney Australia. I love reading your magazine and thought you might like to learn more about the plight of the koala after the recent drought and summer bushfires. With this in mind I took a 4 hour trip up to the Port Macquarie Koala Rescue Hospital to see how the koalas were rescued and treated there. I met Evan’s Head CW on my arrival. He was seated on a forked branch in a large open cage. He was originally found walking in circles consistent with being 14
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hit by a car. His left eye was removed but he also appeared to have a brain injury so would not survive in the wild and is now a permanent resident. The koalas are named as they arrive at the hospital. The first name refers to the place they were found so after rehabilitation they can be returned to the same environment. The second name can refer to the person who found the animal or a member of the rescue team. I was fortunate to meet about 8 koalas during my visit. These are the ones who are long term residents www.rescueandanimalcare.com
