Landholders have a responsibility to protect Australia’s koalas too
WildlifeThe relationship between landholders and koalas hasn’t always been positive, but landholders like Linda and David Kellalea are stepping up for these iconic Aussie animals.
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John Oliver officially has a koala chlamydia ward named after him…but what’s koala chlamydia?
WildlifeWith all the media attention surrounding Australia Zoo’s newly established John Oliver Koala Chlamydia Ward, we figured it’s the perfect time to make sure our readers are informed about the very real threat of the disease and the devastating effect it has on our native icon.
A guide to helping our native animals with the heat this summer
WildlifeWhile we enjoy the summer holidays – returning to our air-conditioned abodes when it gets too much – our native animals, especially our koalas and birds, can find it difficult to cope with the sweltering heat and limited water sources. Here’s how you can help them out this summer.
Koalas sighted in Dharug National Park after decades of absence
NewsRemote night-vision cameras and audio recordings have been used to identify two koalas in a Central Coast national park.
See the moment a koala is rescued by a uni student
NewsThe koala was stranded after water levels quickly rose in the Murray River.
Illegal logging destroying koala populations, report says
NewsHabitat loss remains the biggest threat to koala populations.
Changing the clocks could save Queensland’s koalas
NewsIntroducing daylight savings could save koalas in south-east Queensland, new research reveals.
Wildlife to be leased to private land owners in bid to save threatened species
NewsUnder a proposed new trial, private property owners could help protect Australia’s endangered species – and the idea has gained the support of entrepreneur and AG founder Dick Smith.
Wildlife hospital prepares for ‘peak trauma season’
NewsAs the weather warms and wildlife is increasingly on the move, the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital is getting ready for its busiest time of year.
Koalas are feeling the heat, and we need to make some tough choices to save our furry friends
WildlifeKoalas are under threat from a range of factors, from urban expansion to climate change. Unfortunately there is no quick fix, and it may be that not all populations can be saved.