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1. Koala population decline in Australia linked to heatwaves, research finds - This article from The Guardian discusses how koala population decline in parts of Australia is linked to heatwaves. It explains that koalas have a lower tolerance for heat than other animals, and that the combination of rising temperatures and drought can lead to increased mortality. 2. Koalas are facing extinction, and a major new project hopes to save them - This article from CNN discusses a new project in Australia that is aiming to save koalas from extinction. It explains that the project will involve using drones to monitor koala populations, as well as relocating them to areas with more suitable habitats. 3. Koala Rescue - This video from National Geographic shows the work of a koala rescue team in Australia. It follows volunteers as they search for injured and orphaned koalas, and provides an insight into the efforts being made to protect this species.
Koalas are one of the most iconic symbols of Australia, yet they are facing an escalating threat as vast areas of their habitat are cleared to make way for human development. Since 2012, tens of thousands of hectares of koala habitat have been lost to mining and renewable energy projects. But this isn’t just an Australian problem. The large-scale clearing of natural habitats