In a drastic response to devastating fires in Budj Bim National Park, the Victorian government has aerially culled approximately 700 koalas. The cull was considered necessary to prevent further suffering among the severely burned animals, whose habitat and food sources were destroyed. Critics have voiced outrage over this unprecedented action, while officials from Wildlife Victoria emphasize the need for humane treatment in wildlife management. As climate change exacerbates bushfire intensity, the survival of native species such as koalas is increasingly threatened, leading to difficult decisions about their welfare.
The aerial culling aimed to prevent further suffering among koalas severely affected by the Budj Bim fire, a tragic outcome of worsening climate conditions.
Lisa Palma emphasized that the priority was ensuring humane euthanasia for injured koalas, as fires lead to substantial wildlife loss and suffering.
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