From deer to hedgehogs: Wildfires devastate France's wildlife

As wildfires continue to tear through southwest France, thousands of wild animals are paying the price. Unable to outrun the flames or left without food and water, many have perished while others are being rescued by firefighters and volunteers.

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From deer to hedgehogs: Wildfires devastate France's wildlife

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