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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Environment
Adam Morton Climate and environment editor

Investigation into logging on Kangaroo Island under way after release of ‘horrific images’ of dead koalas

An injured koala as a result of logging on Kangaroo Island
Kangaroo Island Wildlife Network said the injuries to koalas as a result of logging on Kangaroo Island included broken skulls, jaws, arms and hips. Photograph: Supplied

Government and RSPCA inspectors are investigating the logging of blue gum plantations on Kangaroo Island after the release of what the South Australian deputy premier described as “horrific” images of koalas allegedly being killed and injured.

Logging has been stopped while the investigation takes place.. It follows Guardian Australia publishing photos of seriously injured and dead koalas, and the Seven Network airing footage of koalas clinging to and being thrown from falling blue gums.

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