Save the Koala - An Australian Icon.
Deforestation and drought have severely affected Australia’s ecosystem. The NSW bushfires were disastrous for wildlife across the state. An estimated 10,000 Koalas died this year, so urgent action is needed to safeguard their futures.
Artwork: Unsplash - Vita Vilcina (@vivivi)
Producer: Nial Fernandes (@mtepodcast)
References:
https://www.savethekoala.com/about-koalas/physical-characteristics-koala
https://www.wwf.org.au/news/blogs/10-interesting-facts-about-koalas
https://www.savethekoala.com/about-koalas/history-koalas
https://www.savethekoala.com/about-koalas/koala-endangered-or-not
wwf.org.au/what-we-do/species/koala
https://glennaalbrecht.com/2017/01/17/koalas-a-retrospective/
https://www.savethekoala.com/about-koalas/frequently-asked-questions
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/k/koala/
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-02-18/ten-thousand-koalas-could-have-died-nsw-bushfires/11975378
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-06-30/nsw-koalas-report-warns-of-extinction/12406216