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Australia yesterday officially listed koalas across a swathe of its eastern coast as “endangered,” with the marsupials fighting to survive the effects of bushfires, land-clearing, drought and disease.
Conservationists said that koala populations had crashed in much of eastern Australia over the past two decades, warning that they were sliding toward extinction.
Australian Minister for the Environment Sussan Ley said she designated koala populations as “endangered” to offer them a higher level of protection in New South Wales (NSW), the Australian Capital Territory and Queensland.
The koala, a globally recognized symbol of Australia’s unique wildlife, was listed as “vulnerable” on the eastern coast
Australia officially listed koalas across a swathe of its eastern coast as "endangered" on Friday, with the marsupials fighting to survive the impact of bushfires, land-clearing, drought and disease.
Koalas listed as endangered in many parts of Australia 3aw.com.au - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from 3aw.com.au Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.