“The 480 million estimate was made a couple of weeks ago, and the fires have now burnt over a large area of further country. That means over 800 million mammals, birds and reptiles have been affected by the fires. Australia-wide, it's probably over a billion”
Chris Dickman
Professor. Interview with US radio station KOSU. Claim dated 6 Jan 2020.
RMIT ABC Fact Check rated thisConservative estimate
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