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Australian Bushfire Rescue

Season 39 Episode 2 | 53m 25s

Meet the people rescuing and caring for the animal survivors of Australia’s devastating bushfires. Iconic species like koalas, kangaroos and wombats face a series of hurdles to recover from their trauma.

Aired: 10/27/20 | Expires: 03/27/24
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