In this picture taken on October 23, 2013, zoologist and WIRES volunteer Anna Felton stands beside in her van in Springwood, as veterinarians across the region west of Sydney are on standby as volunteer crews from animal rescue group WIRES hike out into scorched bush areas in search of native creatures that have survived the bushfires that ravaged Australia's Blue Mountains. -AFP
SPRINGWOOD, Australia: As the Blue Mountains bushfire threat eases and hundreds of residents return to their homes a relief and rescue operation is just beginning for its smallest victims - Australia's unique wildlife.
Veterinarians across the region west of Sydney are on standby as volunteer crews from animal rescue group WIRES hike out into scorched bush areas in search of native creatures that have survived the flames.
