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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Science
Vishwam Sankaran

The dilemma facing Australia’s koala conservationists – too many koalas

A booming population of koalas in parts of south Australia has sparked a “dilemma” among conservationists about their long-term ecological harm to the region.

Koalas are officially endangered in several parts of Australia, especially the east coast due to widespread habitat loss, with estimates varying between 729,000 to 918,000, according to a recent national survey.

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