Bradley Kanaris via Getty Images Bindi Irwin shared an update on a koala named Barry, who is recovering at Queensland’s Australia Zoo after being affected by the fires. As Australia’s worst bushfire crisis continues, it’s been estimated over 1 billion wildlife have died as a result of the catastrophic conditions. On Monday morning Bindi Irwin shared an update on a koala named Barry, who is recovering at Queensland’s Australia Zoo after being affected by the fires. After being caught in the bushfires devastating Australia, he was diagnosed with pulmonary disease from smoke inhalation,” the 21-year-old daughter of late conservationist Steve Irwin wrote. Bindi added: “Thankfully, after some love and care from the #AustraliaZoo Wildlife Hospital team, he’s on the road to recovery and will hopefully soon be ready for release into a safe area”.

Source: Huffington Post January 13, 2020 01:18 UTC