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Seedlings of hope: help us plant trees for koalas
Australian Geographic Society’s November – December 2023 fundraiser.
Tag: koalas
News
Warning of dire threat to koalas from urban sprawl
Koalas are under increasing pressure as southeast Queensland grapples with a housing crisis and predicted population explosion of 2.2 million people.
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Koala chlamydia vaccine exceeds expectations of researchers
Researchers are elated after charting incredible results from a trial vaccine to protect wild koalas from the ravages of chlamydia.
Wildlife
Ever seen a koala in the tropics? Probably not
It’s very rare to see a wild koala in a forest north of Townsville but, yes, they are there.
Wildlife
Unbearable loss: our koalas are endangered
Thousands of koalas were killed in the 2019/20 bushfire emergency, but keeping the species from extinction is more than just a numbers game.
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New South Wales government lists koala as endangered
Koalas have been listed as an endangered species in NSW with government acknowledging there is a significant risk the marsupials could become extinct.
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Koala sperm banks could future-proof populations
Researchers propose a frozen koala sperm ‘biobank’ is the best long-term solution – and most cost-effective way – to save Australia’s iconic koala.
Wildlife
What are the effects on wildlife during flooding and how can you help?
Despite wildlife organisations receiving hundreds of calls to help rescue and care for stranded animals, we know surprisingly little about the impacts of floods on our native wildlife.
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Plant a tree, save a koala
Meet the woman who cracked the koala nose code, Janine Duffy, and join her on a quest to save this iconic Aussie sweetheart.
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New colony of koalas discovered in Sydney
Heathcote National Park is home to a growing colony of koalas, much to the surprise of locals and scientists.