It's not just humans losing everything to the devastating Queensland bushfires – a variety of wildlife have been found in charred bushland burned, orphaned and homeless.

In particular, an injured koala and her joey have emerged from the fires as a symbol of hope and strength for all animals affected by the more than 50 blazes still burning across the state.

The koala and its joey were taken to the RSPCA Queensland wildlife hospital for treatment and monitoring. Credit:Queensland Police Service

The koala mum and her joey were rescued on Friday by volunteers from wildlife rescue charity Wildcare and police officers amid the Gold Coast hinterland and Scenic Rim bushfires.

The heartbreaking photo shows the mum, who suffered burns, protecting her joey after fire tore through the area. The joey appeared to escape any injuries and was not harmed.