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Koala now endangered in eastern Australia

Koala now endangered in eastern Australia

Australia declared the koala endangered in the eastern part of the country Friday, with signs of climate change contributing to the marsupials’ declining numbers. The country’s minister for the environment, Sussan Ley, announced the change from vulnerable to endangered, and cited drought, wildfires, and deforestation that infringes on the indigenous koala’s habitat. The status denotes … Read more

Koalas officially on the endangered species list in a bid to combat extinction

Koalas officially on the endangered species list in a bid to combat extinction

The fluffy mammals will be officially listed as endangered in Australia where the population has been in rapid decline due to drought, fires and deforestation The koala population has fallen by up to 61 per cent in parts of Australia in the last two decades ( Image: Getty Images) Koalas will soon be added to … Read more