{
  "id": 20051067,
  "title": "11 endangered crayfish rescued from bushfires return to Australian creek",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/11-endangered-crayfish-rescued-from-bushfires-return-to-australian",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-14T20:23:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/wildlife/scientists-scooped-11-endangered-alpine-spiny-crayfish-from-a-victorian-creek-after-bushfires-in-january-keeping-the-feisty-creatures-apart-in-a-hatchery-months-later-they-are-being-returned-to-their-home-waters/articleshow/135759022.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "In January 2026, bushfires in Victoria threatened the alpine spiny crayfish, prompting a rescue effort by scientists. The 11 crayfish were taken to Snobs Creek conservation hatchery to recover after being rescued from dangerous waters. They faced various challenges in captivity, such as aggression towards each other, requiring individual care plans. As scientists monitor the waterways, future…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}