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The summer 2020 bushfires were the worst fires in Australian history. The flames claimed 33 lives and destroyed entire towns. They also killed three billion animals and destroyed their habitat. One who tracks down injured animals, especially koalas, is rescue dog Bear.


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By Sabrina Frangos

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The summer 2020 bushfires were the worst fires in Australian history. The flames claimed 33 lives and destroyed entire towns. They also killed three billion animals and destroyed their habitat. One who tracks down injured animals, especially koalas, is rescue dog Bear.



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