Extreme Heatwaves Have Hit Australia And Their Animals Are Dying By The Millions

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Australia’s undeniably hot summer has brought in an extreme heatwave which took a devastating toll on animals, killing millions in a matter of months. According to Bob Henson, meteorologist in weather.com, at least 28 locations within the country have hit an all time high with temperatures reaching above 121 degrees.

Along with the extreme heat and intense drought the country is facing right now, water in the rivers have also been diverted for unsustainable farming for cotton and other types of crop production which are killing millions of fish and algae.


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At least 23,000 flying foxes have met their deaths in just two days last November, which makes up almost two-thirds of the surviving species. Flying foxes and bats simply cannot survive in hot temperatures that exceed 42 degrees Celsius.

The Central Land Council released a statement last Thursday concerning the deaths of 40 wild horses in Central Australia due to dehydration. “Horses and other feral animals are dying of thirst and hunger because many reliable water sources, such as Apwerte Uyerreme, have dried up in the current heatwave and areas overpopulated by feral animals suffer erosion and vegetation loss. As horse carcasses foul water holes that native animals depend on these, too, die,” Another 50 feral horses, otherwise known as “brumbies,” had to be culled, the council reported. Around 1,300 Donkeys and camels are also dying of thirst, and ranchers in other communities are considering culling them as well.


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Researchers have warned that these fatal heatwaves have no sign of letting on. In 2017, Over 39 million people have suffered to food insecurities due to climate-related disasters all over the world. Global warming makes for extreme weather changes which is one of the most dangerous threats the planet is facing right now.

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