Koalas are both endangered and so plentiful they're causing problems. How'd that happen?
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They are a poster child for imminent extinction, at risk from deforestation, climate change and bushfires. Yet, where I live in South Australia, they are so abundant they are in danger of eating themselves out of house and home.
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Why the heck do so many koalas have chlamydia?
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No, koalas aren't 'functionally extinct'—yet
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Koalas should be given endangered listing, environment groups say, Queensland
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Koalas are both endangered and so plentiful they're causing problems. How'd that happen?
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Observation Of The Koala Bear
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The koala is now officially listed as endangered •
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Why are Koalas Endangered? Koala Info & Resources for Kids
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The Endangered Koala
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Koalas - ESL Lesson Plan - Breaking News English Lesson
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Are Koalas Endangered?
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Road to extinction': koalas could soon be listed as endangered in swathes of eastern Australia, Animals
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Why are Koalas Endangered? Koala Info & Resources for Kids
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Koalas are both endangered and so plentiful they're causing problems. How'd that happen?
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Why are Koalas Endangered? Koala Info & Resources for Kids