@washingtonpost More than 1 billion mammals, birds and reptiles nationwide — some of them found nowhere else on Earth — may have been affected or killed by the fires sweeping across Australia, according to a University of Sydney estimate. The potential toll is far greater when other types of animals are included. Although dead and scorched koalas and kangaroos have become the symbols of wildlife suffering in the worst blazes ever to hit fire-prone Australia, conservationists note that those species are not at risk of extinction. A greater ecological concern are the unusual animals that could disappear from a continent with the world’s highest rate of mammal extinction. Among the most vulnerable: the long-footed potoroo, a marsupial that lives in damp forest habitat that scientists say may not recover from the fires. . As many of you know, one of our biggest passions is protecting our planet and preserving the beauty and health of this place we call home. We’re committed to making a GLOBAL impact and invite you to join us in making a contribution to an organization that is meaningful to YOU. If you’re looking for an opportunity to contribute and provide support to our brothers and sisters affected by #brushfireaustralia here are a few organizations working around-the-clock to provide much-needed relief: @wildlifewarriorsworldwide @wireswildliferescue @australianwildlifeconservancy @redcrossau @wwf_australia @nswrfs . 📸 Photo Credits: @nrmainsurance, David Mariuz/AAP, U.S. Forest Service - Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. @earthfocus @tonyrobbins #australia #climatechange #wildlife #environment #nature #wildfire #animals #animallovers #renewableenergy (at Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7JZVPPj_4P/?igshid=5k8dn5w8cmtc