David Tree, fire fighter, found a dazed koala and gave him water from a bottle in the now infamous photo and video.
See more photos of rescued animals here.
Wildlife experts fear millions of native animals may have been killed in the firestorm.
For anyone wanting to donate to help wildlife, here is a link to the Victoria RSPCA. On the page is also a link to the Australian Red Cross, to aid human victims.
hi i voulinteer at a shelter and we have had heaps of animals come yo us i really like this picture it is sweet !