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Wild Koala Day is an annual event observed on May 3rd that aims to raise awareness about the plight of wild koalas and their habitat. | Wild Koala Day is an annual event observed on May 3rd that aims to raise awareness about the plight of wild koalas and their habitat. | ||
Koalas are marsupials native to Australia and are known for their cuddly appearance and eucalyptus leaf diet. However, koalas are facing several threats, including habitat loss, disease, and climate change. | Koalas are marsupials native to Australia and are known for their cuddly appearance and eucalyptus leaf diet. However, koalas are facing several threats, including habitat loss, disease, and climate change. | ||
The koala is an endangered species in Queensland, New South Wales and the ACT.<ref>[https://archive.is/kN6uF Koala listed as endangered after Australian governments fail to halt its decline] Archived ''The Guardian''</ref> | |||
It is estimated that there are less than 100,000 koalas remaining in their natural habitat, with the possibility of the number being as low as 43,000.<ref>[https://archive.is/NMdl2#selection-463.129-467.1 The Future of Koalas Is in Jeopardy] (Archived) Lewis & Clark Law School</ref> | |||
== External links == | |||
* [https://www.wildkoaladay.com.au Wild Koala Day] | |||
[[Category:Animal awareness days]] | [[Category:Animal awareness days]] | ||
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Wild Koala Day is an annual event observed on May 3rd that aims to raise awareness about the plight of wild koalas and their habitat.
Koalas are marsupials native to Australia and are known for their cuddly appearance and eucalyptus leaf diet. However, koalas are facing several threats, including habitat loss, disease, and climate change.
The koala is an endangered species in Queensland, New South Wales and the ACT.[1]
It is estimated that there are less than 100,000 koalas remaining in their natural habitat, with the possibility of the number being as low as 43,000.[2]
External links
- ↑ Koala listed as endangered after Australian governments fail to halt its decline Archived The Guardian
- ↑ The Future of Koalas Is in Jeopardy (Archived) Lewis & Clark Law School