How are animals protected in Australia?

Australia is a nation of animal lovers, with one of the highest pet ownership rates in the world. The country is home to unique native wildlife. Protecting the welfare of animals is not only the right thing to do but in Australia it is a legal requirement. Renuka reports in Tamil with a feature written by Melissa Compagnoni

Injured wallaby at a wildlife hospital Source: Getty / James D. Morgan/Getty Images

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