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Could one of the world's most unique and adorable creatures vanish in the next few decades? Researchers from the Australian Koala Foundation are beginning to think so, as numbers of koalas are rapidly on the decline. The current koala population is somewhere between 43,000 and 80,000, a stark contrast to the 100,000 individual koalas in 2003.

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photo: Jodie Bhattacharya

Dwindling habitats, drier than normal conditions and a shocking outbreak of chlamydia among the species are to blame, experts speculate.

An increase in development is causing destruction of koala habitat, and as the organization says in regard to koalas, 'no tree, no me.' Global warming may already be negatively effecting the species, as dry weather conditions are causing Eucalyptus leaves, the desired food of choice for koalas, to lack the nutritional punch they used to.

This isn't a geo-specific problem, either, as koala populations are down across all regions where the species live. Though preservation groups would like to add koalas to the threatened species list, such an act can't take place until mid-2010.

A world without koalas would be truly tragic. You can do your part to save this species and others by choosing WWF as your Cause on SocialVibe and earn as many points as possible by encouraging your friends to visit your profile and complete activities. With your help, we can make a difference!

via TreeHugger


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Victor Yousof =]

POSTED 8 DAYS AGO

the fact that they're spreading chlamydia is hilarious lol, but that's horrible that they're dying. koalas don't really effect my life directly, but they're so cute! if only they would stop having so much unprotected sex

courtney

courtney says:
POSTED 7 DAYS AGO

NOOO i love koalas D=
save the koalas!

peterbekir

POSTED 7 DAYS AGO

1 corinthias 13.14.
4.lowe is patiend, lowe is kind Itdoes not envy, it does not boast, it is not prout.5.It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily Angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. does not delight in evil but 6.lowe the truth.7.It always recoices.with hopes protects.always trusts.always. persevers always.

**Chy**

**Chy** says:
POSTED 7 DAYS AGO

that little guy is cute. My bestie thinks so toooo

Jamie

Jamie says:
POSTED 2 DAYS AGO

but their so darn cute i want one XD


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