Large swathes of the Australian marsupials are famously infected with the sexually transmitted disease (STD) and it's one of the leading causes of koala population decline.
Large swathes of the Australian marsupials are famously infected with the sexually transmitted disease and it's one of the leading causes of koala population decline.WWF Australia revealed Max, who is trained to sniff out koala excretement, identified a population of 10 koalas on properties in Fernbrook and around the Dorrigo Plateau which appear genetically different to other koalas."We knew the koalas at Fernbrook looked different.
The results have also highlighted the importance of reducing logging in state forests to protect the unique Australian marsupials. A wider survey of koalas in the mid-north coast region found there is a generally healthy population with genetic diversity and low levels of chlamydia.WWF-Australia warns these koalas are in danger if their habitat continues to be logged.
"These surveys provide a picture of a robust, genetically healthy koala population, but that will change very quickly if we allow logging to knock down food trees and sever vital habitat corridors," said WWF conservation scientist Dr Stuart Blanch. "The NSW Government should halt logging within the proposed national park and engage in sector wide transition planning towards sustainable timber plantations.": Stay across all the latest in breaking news, sport, politics and the weather via our news app and get notifications sent straight to your smartphone. Available on the
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