Climate change, habitat loss, invasive species, pollution and mining have contributed to a drastic decline in the populations of some wildlife species.
Tag: Koalas
Australia Declares Koalas an Endangered Species
Years of drought, fires and habitat loss have drastically reduced the population of the iconic marsupial.
‘Koala Massacre’: Australia Files Hundreds of Animal Cruelty Charges
A property owner and two companies in Australia were charged after a land-clearing operation left dozens of the marsupials dead, injured or starving.
‘Koala Massacre’: Australia Files Hundreds of Charges After Land-Clearing Operation
A property owner and two companies in Australia were charged after a land-clearing operation left dozens of the marsupials dead, injured or starving.
Australia Gears Up for the Great Koala Count, Using Drones, Droppings and Dogs
The marsupials are not easy to find, or count accurately, so officials will deploy new methods.
There’s No Place Like Kangaroo Island. Can It Survive Australia’s Fires?
It was a wildlife haven, a tourist magnet and an agricultural center — before half of it burned.
How to Help Victims of Australia’s Fires
The deadly wildfires, fanned by wind and fueled by scorching heat, are raging across the southeast of the country.
Koalas Aren’t Extinct, but Their Future Is in Danger, Experts Say
Claims that koalas were “functionally extinct” spread widely online as fires raged in Australia. But some scientists warned of the dangers of exaggeration.
Saving the Fire Victims Who Cannot Flee: Australia’s Koalas
The plight of dozens of animals being treated for burned paws and singed fur is raising fears about climate change and the future of the species.
Trump Tagged the Wrong ABC on Twitter, and Got a Koala in Response
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation stirred national pride with its response after President Trump confused it with the ABC News based in New York.