Why Australia's koalas are on the path to extinction | Video
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Spotting a koala in the wild is becoming increasingly rare. In February 2022, koalas in eastern Australia were officially placed on the endangered species list. One researcher estimates that there are only about 40,000 to 80,000 left in the wild - far cry from the estimated 15 million in pre-colonial times. Here's why the koala population is on a sharp decline.
Why Australia's koalas are on the path to extinction | Video
Spotting a koala in the wild is becoming increasingly rare. In February 2022, koalas in eastern Australia were officially placed on the endangered species list. One researcher estimates that there are only about 40,000 to 80,000 left in the wild - far cry from the estimated 15 million in pre-colonial times. Here's why the koala population is on a sharp decline.
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