Save the Koala

Published: July 5, 2020, 2 a.m.

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