Sew cute: knitters unite to help animals in Australian wildfires

Rescue group inundated with mittens for koalas and pouches for joeys

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Australian bushfires that have left around half a billion animals dead have sparked a global crafting effort, as volunteers around the world knit, crochet and sew items for native wildlife.

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