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Using her platform to draw attention to animal extinction is especially important to model Victoria Lee, who grew up surrounded by these animals in rural Australia.
“Growing up in Narrandera, I understood from a very young age the importance of taking care of our environment that it is our responsibility to preserve and live in harmony with nature," she said. "I have so many fond memories as a kid—going for walks spotting koalas, wallabies and echidnas with my brother and cousins. At the rate we’re destroying habitat, who knows if amazing animals like koalas will be around in years to come. Now is the time to show our government that our beautiful wildlife matters to us.”
Ways To Lend Your Support
Sign the End Animal Extinction petition
Ask your local politician to protect wildlife and their homes