A day in the life of an Australian koala carer | ABC news
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.ค. 2019
- Australia has had an unprecedented number of bushfires this season and the plight of the koala has been front-page news leading to an outpouring of public support.
Images of the furry creatures with charred skin, blackened paws and clear symptoms of dehydration have dominated much of the recent overseas coverage, becoming a cultural symbol of the crisis.
The ABC spent a day with koala carer, Sam Longman before the current crisis, she has two koalas in her care who were injured in September in the Canungra bushfire, south of Brisbane.
Caring for koalas may seem like a dream job, but it’s also a lot of work.
Sam Longman spends about six hours a day, on top of her paid work, caring for koalas who have been rescued from the surrounding areas.
Koala numbers are in serious decline, suffering the effects of habitat destruction, domestic dog attacks, bushfires and road accidents.
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I'm absolutely convinced that there are real living angels - This nurse is one for sure.
Yes those beautiful Koala's are absolutly living angels.
Looking after these beautiful Koala's is a dreamjob to me.
It's Humans like Sam who keep Australia great.
Actually its bankers, scientists, politicians
Sam is just benefiting the outcome
Do you eat animals? Did you know that animal agriculture is the leading cause of climate change and whats the main driver for so many of our climate problems. Watch Cowspiracy online
its people that dont judge others or think they are superior that create peace and change in.all.our hearts .I bet u she wouldnt tolerate any one helping her because she is a control freak who hoards so called not able to be released koala.
It's heartbreaking to see what's happening in Australia wild life right now
So happy there are people like Sam in the world ready to save our precious wildlife. It makes me so sad to think about all the other animals we've lost in the most recent fires.
many carers are really poxy and stand offish to people who offer to volunteer to help them .They hoard them but suppose its,great round clock care.They highly untrusting of people who offer to help them .
5 dislikes, really how could you not appreciate and respect Wildlife carers.
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knight meh this is a qualified vet nurse that has specialised in Koala care for over 10 years 🙄 I don’t have “little reasons” .
Thank you so much Sam. You are a very special women and I hope you are being taken care of and truly loved and respected.
Koalas are my favourite since I was little girl, they’re most beautiful and cute animals. I still cry when remaining the bushfire tragedy, I have a strong hope that Australian government will protect them from any danger as they’re truly our biggest treasures!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤🐨🐨🐨🐨🐨🐨🇦🇺
These are just darling animals. I would love to spend a day with them.
there is still hope when people like sam exist
She is such a kind nurse. Australians need to be more alert in supporting koalas. It is an iconic animal yet so vulnerable. Be more proactive.
What a kind carer . These koalas are so lucky.
Hi,Sam! I live in USA ,LOVE YOUR HARD WORK AND THE WAY YOU LOVE THOSE BEAUTIFUL KOALAS !!
I am so sorry for australia ķi would like to hug all of them italie is so far away, i thanke you so so much for helping ,🎑✨🎇✨✨stars for you
Man I would move there and do that. How awesome trying to save endangered animals.
Theese Koalas are a treasure, so precious.... Unfortunately we must protect them any way possible to keep them, they are bound to extintion otherwise. We are the lucky ones Who been given the chance of seing them....
Beautiful angels koalas
OH I Love these Little guys.,.. so cute!! 🐹💕
I love you all for saving them special babies 🐨🐨❤️🙏🙏🙏 I am heartbroken what’s happening with the wildlife over there..praying for the ones that’s waiting for help out there without food or water and with injuries 😭💔🇦🇺🐨🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
What a great person she is!
RIP Sully, you looked so cute & I'm sure you will be greatly missed.
You are having the best phase of your life!!!
An interesting glimpse into the time, love and dedication given by wildlife carers. Thanks to all of you out there who give so much!
Wow what a beautiful Lady you are inside n out Sam xoxo
These honestly have to be the cutest animals on earth
She is such a nice lady
I want this job so bad as ive fallen in love with Koalas but I'm just a 19 year old British girl In England 😭
You're not just anything...You can do anything you want to do. Look into volunteering for animal charities. You may even be able to travel to other countries for free that way. Good luck 💜
@@madasahatter5514 thank you so much. I'll have a look 💜🐨
you can do it and study here.Some of these carers are mean to people though and think they are better than other people.The fact is that more vet nurses or volunteers are needed here in.Australia .I wish u all the luck to make ur dream.come true .
@@humane75 I'll look into it
@@humane75 and thx so much
What an amazing human being, may God bless her
So friggin' CUTE!
Keep up the great work!!!!!!! Our heart goes out to you from your friends in the US!!!!!!!
thank you very much!! i love koalas
i love this lovely.creature too.
Very beautiful animal. I hope Australians prevent extinction.
grande amore per queste splendide creature
Why am I crying???
Betty Gitzke cuz you're a girl. Probably under 18 too!
Awe I love them, such a beautiful creature ❤️👉🏻🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Wish I could do what Sam is doing, these animals are so beautiful, we gotta look after them, not only them but all animals, it's our responsibility
Great video, keep up the great work, R.I.P Sully, love from the UK 🇬🇧
I’m actually considering it as a career
What a woman 🙏💕
It's sad to think what some of these who were released may have gone through in the recent fires.
I would love to take a koala home to care for but was told Im not allowed because its illegal but I see these nurses caring for them at home sometimes perhaps its their experience that helps, which I have no experience, keep up the great work!
🥺To anyone who has watched this video you might also be aware of the tragedy that is taking place in Australia right now so; please, please, please donate to anyone of the charities or wildlife organizations that are desperately trying to ensure that Australia doesn't see any of their precious unique species of wildlife disappear from the face of the planet because of the devastation caused by the 2019-20 bushfires. Every cent counts no matter how large or small your contribution may be. And please don't limit your donation to NSW charities etc. alone. Victoria & other parts of Australia has nowhere near the amount that has already been contributed to the organizations based in NSW. It will be a long time before we can rest easy again knowing that our native animals & even our live stock are out of danger from injuries caused by the fires & the starvation that will surely follow. This isn't something that affects Australians alone, it affects the whole world. It's an entire eco system thrown into chaos so don’t just talk about how bad you feel for these animals, do something. Do anything. Just help because we can't do it alone.🥺
Thank you Sam. There are others like yourself that make my job as a wildlife rescuer/transporter so much more enjoyable and satisfactory knowing that my patient in in good hands. Thanks again
👋👋. Great respects. 💐
Beautiful story. Keep it up
What cute wee babies. If everyone in Aussie gave a dollar a week out would keep them alive 🤗
What about the thousands of animals that have their throats slit just so you can have animal flesh on your plate?
Choose Vegan ohh you mean Dinner?
A lot of cuddles and a lot of cares !
Wonderfull person and wonderfull person 😘😘😘
Congratulation !
Sounds like Sam is a prisoner of love
she is gonna take in some of the displaced Koalas when the time comes right?
Que ermoso coalita s bebes
Koalas are one of the most beautiful animals in Australia. They need to be carefully handled because the number of these species have been decreasing. Hopefully, zookeepers can keep this endangered animal alive for the future.
Good on ya Koala Mum!
Коалы - имеют папиллярный узор на подушечках пальцев.
I felt homesick watching this video
Great work taking care of these adorable koalas 😘😘
Soooooo cute 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Poor koalas
2:31 IS HE EATING POOP
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100% Not F4de
They have to. It’s how they get the good bacteria they need to digest food. It’s even important in humans too. There are people who have had serious digestive issues who have gotten fecal transplants and recovered.
Anne Phair hakunnamapoopoo. It means no worries
So special
0:58 life 😊
Poor babies
I'd love to do this someday too.
This is not an HD video :(
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That's a good thing y'all r doing 4 them. Its these moments in which im proud to b human. Dropping bombs to feed the CEO bank acct, not proud at all!
If I were there, I also wanna to rescue the surrounding animals day and night even quit my job....hope there are a heavy rainfall cover all the fire....Australia's government is absolutely stupid for the policy and the work of preventing fire as Australia is such a hot dry place easy to fire！！！🔥🔥🔥......👊😡
God bless all the life！💜🙏
I know that the bushfires are the result of of a long outdated line of barbed wire, commonly known as the dingo fence !!
Drew the ivory hunter is this true. Explain more please. The Dingos would have if they were alive ese
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Sam your blood should be bottled ✨⭐️💫 🐨 🐨 🐨 🐨
Gaye Blinman for A1 sauce?
@@Magna808 Worcestershire sauce!!
I really like stupid Koala
Stop wasting my tax money in this heartfelt beautiful and loving crap!
Hi, This story was produced as a complementary story to go with an article about declining koala number and possible changes to the law that would help them. It's live on ABC online now and airing on the ABC tonight www.abc.net.au/news/2019-07-14/koala-carnage-in-brisbane-triangle-of-death/11210518
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I want this job so bad as ive fallen in love with Koalas but I'm just a 19 year old British girl In England 😭
You can volunteer during school holidays .. check out the koalas hospital website
@@luciatjea4531 I can't get to Australia. 😭
@@luciatjea4531 and thx anyway. I'll have a look at the website x