Temperatures are already well into the 30s and Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service (WIRES) volunteer Martine Moran says people who live in town in Gunnedah can help our koalas keep their cool.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
Mrs Moran said koalas were in need of water as the temperature goes up, and people could put out heavy dishes of water for them.
But she said the water must be well away from dogs.
Mrs Moran has just released a young koala onto land in town after he was found in the town area being chased by dogs.
She said the koala needed to be released as close to possible to where he was found so he was familiar with the area. He was released in an area with shade and gum trees.
The young koala didn't take long to emerge from the bin he was transported in to climb up a tree and settle in for a scratch and a feed.
Mrs Moran is one of 2500 WIRES carers across NSW and Australia who assist native animals across the country.
If you find a sick, injured or orphaned native animal in NSW call the WIRES Rescue Office on 1300 094 737 for rescue help and advice.
