A thousand koalas were killed in bushfires that destroyed 80% of their habitat. Researchers have been warning of their looming extinction for years. Sign to tell Australia to finally do something about it! | Care2

On 11th February 2022, the Australian government declared the koala an ‘endangered’ species. The ‘endangered’ status is one of the highest levels of mortality for a species, and is just below critically endangered and extinct. Earlier, the koala had been recognised as a ‘vulnerable’ species. The decline in its numbers is due to land clearing and bushfires, which have been shrinking the koalas’ habitat. | The Hindu

It has finally happened. Australia’s globally famous animal, the koala, is officially listed as endangered – a decision both long expected and completely preventable. It comes after the Morrison government last month announced $50m to help the species. While the funding was welcomed by environment groups, Guardian Australia's environment reporter Lisa Cox argues that the funding won't achieve much unless the root causes of the species' decline – habitat loss, disease and climate change – are add

Koala’s Brave Canoe Rescue: A Heartwarming Moment Watch this adorable koala carefully and skillfully hop onto a canoe to be rescued from a tree in the middle of the river. Teamwork and compassion save the day! #KoalaRescue #WildlifeRescue #NatureLovers #foryou | Featheredsoul

KOALA RESCUE - A local family set up a rescue operation of koalas on Kangaroo Island and brought them to their neighbors, who they say have a permit to care for native wildlife. While one of the koalas died on the way, the families says they're "just trying to collect as many live ones as we can." http://bit.ly/35u8LIw | WPLG Local 10