Thousands Of Koalas In Key Coastal NSW Habitat Believed Killed By Bushfires
Thousands of koalas are feared to have been killed by intense bushfires which have ravaged a habitat north of Sydney.
The mid-north coast of New South Wales was home to up to 28,000 of Australia’s iconic marsupials, but wildfires in the area in recent months have significantly reduced their population. Koalas are native to Australia and are one of the country’s most beloved animals, but they have been under threat due to a loss of habitat.
About 12.35 million acres of land have burned nationwide during the current wildfire crisis, with nine people killed and more than 1,000 homes destroyed.
Environment minister Sussan Ley said: “Up to 30% of their habitat has been destroyed. “We’ll know more when the fires are calmed down and a proper assessment can be made.”
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