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Showing posts with label Koala. Show all posts
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Saturday, February 12, 2022

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


In 2020, a parliamentary inquiry warned Koalas might become extinct before 2050 without urgent intervention. 

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 their conservation status across the country’s east coast, in Queensland, New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory, on a recommendation by the government’s Threatened Species Scientific Committee. 












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Sunday, January 11, 2015

Koala Recovers After Suffering Burns in Australia’s Wildfires


Picture of Koala bear
A young male koala called Jeremy, who touched hearts across the world when photos of his horrific burns were shared online, is said to be in “great spirits”.

A koala called Jeremy is raising awareness of how the devastating bushfires in Australia can injure wildlife after photos of him recovering from severe burns were shared online.

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Saturday, November 15, 2014

President Obama and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Cracked Child-Like Grins in the Presence of cuddly Koala Bears


Picture of President Obama holding a koala bear
The world's most powerful political and economic leaders have reached a rare unanimous agreement at the Group of 20 summit in Brisbane, Australia.

The consensus — koalas are adorable.

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott greeted the illustrious G-20 attendees before the start of the summit with Jimelung the koala and an as yet unnamed companion, resulting in what may be the most joyful opening to an international economic summit in recent history.

Everyone from President Obama to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi cracked child-like grins in the presence of the cuddly marsupials. Even the usually stoic Russian President Vladimir Putin — who is being widely criticized for his country's actions in eastern Ukraine — beamed as hugged a wide-eyed koala.






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