Hope for koala as scientists make genetic breakthrough April 10, 2013 - Melissa Davey - Health Reporter Genetic win: Professor Peter Timms, far left, with Adam Polkinghorne, Dr Rebecca Johnson and Mark Eldridge, says it was “only right” his team won the global race to diagnose and treat diseases threatening to wipe out koalas. Photo: Ben Rushton Scientists have…read more
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5oz High Relief Koala Coin
Struck from 5oz of 99.9% pure silver, this is the first high relief coin crafted by The Perth Mint in this size and issued as legal tender of Australia. Depicting an Australian koala, no more than 5,000 of the impressive coins will be released. The first high relief coin to be created in this size,…read more
Koala hero David Tree battles vandals, job woes and jealousy
Koala hero David Tree battles vandals, job woes and jealousy Beverley O’Connor - Herald Sun - March 10, 201311:00PM David Tree, of Sam the koala fame, is finding life in his small town of Mirboo North difficult. Picture: David Caird Source: Herald Sun THERE probably was no more iconic image of Victoria’s hellish 2009 bushfires than that of a volunteer…read more
San Diego Zoo koala stops by 3TV
by Tami Hoey azfamily.com PHOENIX — Some new residents of the San Diego Zoo paid a visit to the Good Morning Arizona crew Friday, including the star of the show: a furry koala named Burly.But zoo officials say the first thing that they remind kids is to not to…read more
Australia hiring koala cuddlers
Tourism Australia has launched another edition of itsannual Best Jobs in the World campaign, inviting young people to apply for job titles that include everything from “Chief Funster” to “Outback Adventurer” and “Wildlife Caretaker.” Job descriptions are anything but ordinary, with nary a mention of data or office-related skill sets. Instead, duties involve waking up kangaroos, swimming…read more
Koala creche takes cuteness to new heights
Koala creche takes cuteness to new heights March 09, 2013 12:00AM Luca and Ash / Pic: Tony Britt-Lewis IT can be a bit overwhelming for a one-year-old koala who is now getting a taste of the world without mum. Luca has recently been weaned and moved to “koala creche” at Taronga Zoo, where he needed a…read more
The Koala Hospital at Port Macquarie
The Koala Hospital at Port Macquarie (03:14) The Koala Hospital at Port Macquarie is a place where volunteers work to treat injured and sick Koalas. 05/03/13 Feeling warm and fuzzy March 10, 2013 Nina Karnikowski Travel Writer Nina Karnikowski decides it’s high time to get cuddly with an Aussie favourite. I’ve never touched a koala. As an Australian,…read more
Focus on dogs in fight to save koalas
Focus on dogs in fight to save koalas March 10, 2013 - Nina Karnikowski - Travel Writer Koala care: The Koala Hospital at Port Macquarie where volunteers work to treat injured and sick koalas before returning them to the wild. Photo: Ben Rushton Dog training is the latest desperate measure in the battle to protect Australia’s endangered…read more
Koala joey debuts at zoo in Thailand
Koala joey debuts Chaing Mai Zoo Thailand In Thailand visitors at Chaing Mai zoo got the first look at a baby koala. The little fellow is seven months old. He just emerged from his mother’s pouch last night. He’s still clinging to her and his father stays nearby. The zoo says it will hold a contest to name him.…read more
Climate scientists predict global warming to threaten Australian wildlife and rare species
Global warming to threaten Australian wildlife By environment reporter Sarah Clarke Updated 3 hours 52 minutes ago What effect will climate change have on Australia’s animal and plant species? This is the fourth of a five-part series in which environment reporter Sarah Clarke sets out to provide answers. PHOTO: Native animals like koalas often stand little chance against the severity…read more
Thirsty koalas turn to backyards in search of water
Thirsty, dry koalas hurt as they search in backyards for water Amelia Broadstock and Katrina Stokes - adelaidenow - January 14, 201310:00PM 4 comments Trott Park resident Rae Campbell, co-ordinator for the koala rescue division of Fauna Rescue of SA, is calling for volunteers to train as koala rescuers. Picture: Sam Wundke Source: adelaidenow DOZENS of thirsty koalas struggling to…read more
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