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School with the Australian Reptile Park – Koalas
Learn all there is to know about our koalas.
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News
Scientists are still finding burnt, starving koalas weeks after the bushfires
The plight of koalas during the recent bushfire crisis made headlines here and abroad. But the emergency for our wildlife is not over.
Wildlife
Our koalas: post-bushfire recovery and future challenges
Thousands of koalas were killed in the recent bushfire emergency, but keeping the species from extinction is more than just a numbers game.
Wildlife
Gallery: Inside the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital
Thousands of koalas were injured in the recent bushfire emergency. We sent AG photographer Drew Hopper to check on their progress at the Port Port Macquarie Koala Hospital, New South Wales.
Wildlife
In pictures: evacuating Mallacoota’s koalas
Australian Geographic photographer Doug Gimesy accompanied the Australian Defence Force in the evacuation of koalas from Mallacoota, Victoria.
News
Koala detection dogs sniff out bushfire survivors
Seven koalas found in razed southeast Queensland, with hopes high for more discoveries.
Wildlife
Meet Bear, the koala detection dog
Working dogs like Bear find it hard to adapt to a normal, domestic life. Luckily, he found a second life as a koala detection dog.
Wildlife
Landholders have a responsibility to protect Australia’s koalas too
The 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.
Wildlife
John Oliver officially has a koala chlamydia ward named after him…but what’s koala chlamydia?
With 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.
Wildlife
A guide to helping our native animals with the heat this summer
While 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.