Thousands of animals died in the fires, image via Yahoo
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Kangaroo Island may never recover after intense bushfires

Australia's Kangaroo Island has experienced some of the most intense blazes the country has ever seen. The island functioned as a wildlife sanctuary and was known for its biodiversity but this may no longer be the case as half the island has been burnt. A number of endangered species lived on the island and it is unclear if they survived.

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Fri Jan 17 - BBC

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