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“The koala is beloved around the world. You’d think that its future would be secure.” Why protecting the Australian icon is a massive headache for conservationists

Koalas, a much-loved icon, are both endangered and abundant in Australia. We look at the big picture across an even bigger ...

Australia’s koala paradox: why is the beloved marsupial endangered in parts but overabundant in others?

There are so many koalas in some places that food is the issue – while elsewhere populations are threatened by habitat loss. And there are no easy fixes ...
New York Post

Koala caught munching thousands of nursery plants in hilarious viral video returns with a partner in crime

Five weeks ago, a koala named Claude became an internet sensation after he was sprung chomping through several thousand dollars’ worth of saplings at an Australian nursery. Now there’s an update to ...
Newsweek

Drone Captures Adorable Footage of Koala and Child Cuddling in Forest

A heartwarming discovery of an endangered koala and her young joey nestled in the treetops has excited ecologists and conservationists in New South Wales, Australia. The pair was spotted on the ...
KHQ

Australia halts logging for koala haven on eastern coast

Australia halted logging in a large stretch of woodland on the country's eastern coast Sunday to create a retreat for koalas and save the local population from extinction. The New South Wales ...
Spatial Source

Airborne hyperspectral for spotting koala habitat

Airborne hyperspectral imaging of koala habitats could prove superior for identifying the kinds of trees that koalas prefer ...
Pearls and IrritationsOpinion

Best of 2025 - Koalas, carbon credits and the fine print of conservation

We congratulate the NSW Government for establishing the Great Koala National Park, which will protect a nationally ...
wnep

Koalas declared an endangered species as disease, lost habitat take toll

CANBERRA, ACT — Koalas were declared officially endangered Friday in eastern Australia as they fall prey to disease, lost habitat and other threats. Federal Environment Minister Sussan Ley downgraded ...
WNCT

First wild koalas caught and vaccinated against chlamydia

Australian scientists have begun vaccinating wild koalas against chlamydia in an ambitious field trial in New South Wales. The aim is to test a method for protecting the beloved marsupials against a ...
Popular Science

Wild koalas are getting vaccinated against chlamydia

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Scientists in Australia have just begun vaccinating wild koalas ...
Salon

Koalas have officially been added to the endangered species list

Two years ago an Australian parliamentary inquiry pointed towards the possibility of koalas becoming extinct by 2050 and on Friday the indigenous marsupial was officially added to the endangered ...
WDSU

First wild koalas caught and vaccinated against chlamydia

Related video above: Race to vaccinate monkeys gives hope for survivalAustralian scientists have begun vaccinating wild koalas against chlamydia in an ambitious field trial in New South Wales.The aim ...