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Are we prepared to take the steps needed to save koalas?

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Few animals are more iconic to Australia than the koala. Cuddly, world-famous, and deeply woven into our national identity.

But behind the cute image is a species in crisis. Habitat loss, bushfires, disease, car strikes, and climate change are pushing koalas towards extinction.

In NSW alone, koalas could become extinct by 2050 without urgent action. Last week the NSW state government announced a major move: a Great Koala National Park on the Mid North Coast. A nationwide chlamydia vaccine rollout is also coming.

But is it too little, too late? Can we save the koala ... and still make room for development, industry, and growth?

  continue reading

2663 episodes

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Manage episode 506339131 series 5385
Content provided by Australian Broadcasting Corporation and ABC listen. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Australian Broadcasting Corporation and ABC listen or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Few animals are more iconic to Australia than the koala. Cuddly, world-famous, and deeply woven into our national identity.

But behind the cute image is a species in crisis. Habitat loss, bushfires, disease, car strikes, and climate change are pushing koalas towards extinction.

In NSW alone, koalas could become extinct by 2050 without urgent action. Last week the NSW state government announced a major move: a Great Koala National Park on the Mid North Coast. A nationwide chlamydia vaccine rollout is also coming.

But is it too little, too late? Can we save the koala ... and still make room for development, industry, and growth?

  continue reading

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