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"As we brace for an unusually hot summer, spare a thought for koalas. They will
be out and about in search of love, food and water in the searing heat.
Mother koalas with pouch young are especially vulnerable. Many will be killed
or injured on our roads as they attempt to cross. Sometimes joeys are orphaned
in the process, but even if they make it to one of Australia’s rehabilitation
centres these young koalas can be stressed by well-meaning visitors such as
potential donors and media.
Hot and dry conditions make gum tree leaves less nutritious, so koalas tend to
seek additional water sources. Some diseases can also damage their kidneys,
making them drink more.
As habitat loss pushes koalas into our cities, people frequently encounter
these wild animals on roads, in parks and sometimes even in their backyards. So
it’s worth knowing how to help keep koalas healthy and what to do if you
encounter a koala in distress."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
