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Pandemic restrictions affecting efforts to save injured native wildlife

A rescued koala at RSPCA headquarters in Brisbane

A rescued koala at RSPCA headquarters in Brisbane Source: AAP

The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting efforts to save injured native wildlife, with treatment at times restricted to prevent vets contracting the virus. The rehabilitation of injured native wildlife, including koalas, is being disrupted by the pandemic, with vets forced to work shifts and choose which animals receive treatment.


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By Sandra Fulloon, Jennifer Scherer

Presented by Svetlana Printcev

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The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting efforts to save injured native wildlife, with treatment at times restricted to prevent vets contracting the virus. The rehabilitation of injured native wildlife, including koalas, is being disrupted by the pandemic, with vets forced to work shifts and choose which animals receive treatment.



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