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Heroic Koala Detection Dog Retires After Saving 100+ Koalas

3/25/2026

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Bear, an 11-year-old Australian Koolie, retires after a decade of service, saving over 100 koalas.
He was trained to detect koala fur, and the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) praised his work.
He played a crucial role during the Black Summer bushfires of 2019–2020, which devastated millions of hectares.
He will retire on the Sunshine Coast with a former handler and continue raising awareness about climate change.

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Bear, an 11-year-old Australian Koolie, retires after a decade of service, saving over 100 koalas.
He was trained to detect koala fur, and the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) praised his work.
He played a crucial role during the Black Summer bushfires of 2019–2020, which devastated millions of hectares.
He will retire on the Sunshine Coast with a former handler and continue raising awareness about climate change.