Wildlife caught between bushfires and floods in Australia

With the flying-foxes already struggling through a starvation event, the persistent heat exacerbates the already compromised animals, and the number of animals in need is increasing.

At the same time, the severe weather in northern Australia shows no sign of abating. Large areas have been flooded from a tropical low system last week and now surrounding areas have just felt the brunt of of ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji, bringing strong winds and even more rainfall. While local authorities are evacuating residents by helicopter and boat, animal rescue organisations are focusing on animals that have been impacted by the flooding. With the support of partners, kangaroos and exhausted birds, among others, are being rescued and brought to safety. In some areas, Koji's winds brought down trees damaging wildlife rehabilitation enclosures, which IFAW is helping to rebuild.