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Hero Dog Retires After Saving 100+ Koalas
25 Mar
Summary
- Bear, an 11-year-old Koolie, saved over 100 koalas during bushfires.
- He was trained to detect koalas by scent, a novel approach.
- Bear is retiring to a slower life on the Sunshine Coast.
An 11-year-old Australian Koolie named Bear, celebrated for his bravery, is retiring after a distinguished decade of service.
Bear was instrumental in saving more than 100 koalas during the devastating Black Summer bushfires that swept across Australia's eastern seaboard from late 2019 to early 2020.
He was among the first dogs in Australia trained to detect koalas by scent, a groundbreaking method that proved highly effective in locating the vulnerable marsupials amidst the crisis.
Bear's contributions earned him numerous accolades, including an Animal of the Year award. He will now enjoy a peaceful retirement on the Sunshine Coast, playing fetch and receiving belly rubs.
