The koalas, south-west of Sydney, are the only population in NSW not afflicted by chlamydia — a disease which affects around 70 per cent of koalas … [follow link to original story…]
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Join the fight to protect iconic animal
A new group aims to do just that and you can join the fight. Koalas in the Clarence Valley are exposed to several threats, including loss of food and … [follow link to original story…]
Koala retrovirus leads scientists to discover ‘second immune system’
KoRV, the koala retrovirus, affects the fluffy marsupials similarly to the way AIDS affects humans. This is why chlamydia is such a big problem for them: … [follow link to original story…]
I Spy Koala available for both Apple and Android devices
A new app has been launched by the NSW Government to help track koala … I Spy Koala allows members of the public to record helpful information … [follow link to original story…]
Koala breeding hub at Tomaree
Port Stephens Council has pledged its support for the conversion of a koala breeding hub identified between Anna Bay and Salamander Bay to … [follow link to original story…]
Baby koala cutie born at South Coast animal sanctuary | Photos
Potoroo Palace’s newest koala – who is still yet to be named – is now … of wild koalas in Southern New South Wales has reached dire proportions. [follow link to original story…]
Koalas are in danger of going extinct in the wild by 2050 as numbers decline
They’re the animals famous for spending the majority of their lives asleep. Koalas are, and always will be, a national symbol of Australian wildlife … [follow link to original story…]
Why You Should Take Photos Of Roadkill For Science
Animals under threat include koalas, wedge-tailed eagles and Tasmanian devils. It might sound grim, but the University of Sydney is asking Aussie … [follow link to original story…]
