Australia's Heat Wave Is Causing Thirsty Koalas to Come Down From Their Trees and Ask for Help

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    People have been nice enough to help overheating koalas by offering water whenever they can.

    Terrestrial animal
    via @TheMasterBucks
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    A few years ago, Australia added purple to weather maps to reflect extreme heat. That color is now required.

    Map - 2m C OCF Max Temperature Forecast for Sat, Feb 11, 2017 (+96 hrs) OCF INIT 00z Feb 7 Gove Darwin Cairns Broome 35 Townsville 35 Mt Isa Exmouth Longreach Rockhampton J5 Alice Springs Giles 40 Charlayille 45 Meekatharra Brisbane 35 35 Moree 30 doomera 3D Eucla Cobar 40 Perth 25 45 40 20 Sydney Canberra Adelaide 45 40 35 Melbouhe Hobart BSCH STORMCAST.COM.AU
    via @UNFCCC
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    If you live in the area please make sure all bird baths, pet bowls, and water bottles are filled with water for local wildlife and pets.

    Terrestrial animal
    via @Rebecca_Lang
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    Stay cool, Australia!

    via stupidlittlekids

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