Australia’s use of shark nets and drumlines by QLD and NSW Governments has resulted in the unnecessary deaths of over 100,000 sharks and numerous marine animals. Despite their long history, these methods have been repeatedly proven ineffective and harmful to marine ecosystems, yet still practised in the name of tourism.
From bunyips to drop bears, Australia has a rich history of killer-animal tales. In 2021, memes are pointing the finger at quokkas – rumoured to throw their babies at predators to escape – and daddy longlegs being the most venomous spider in the world. Is there any truth behind these stories?
“Seventy-one percent is an average so in some places we lost nearly all the koalas, which of course is devastating.” In total, 123 sites across six locations from Forster to Ballina were examined as part of the study.
We know feral cats are an enormous problem for wildlife – across Australia, feral cats collectively kill more than three billion animals per year. But pet cats are wreaking havoc too. An analysis of 66 different studies shows the impact our pet cats have on Australia’s wildlife.
Disease, habitat loss and climate change has seen koala numbers plummet all across Australia but particularly in NSW. A new report claims that without urgent protection, the koala will be extinct by 2050. Will the koala’s cute-and-cuddly factor be enough to save it from extinction?
You’d think that if anyone loved the lockdown, it would have been our pets. Lots of walks, cuddles and praise – not to mention the under-the-table sneaky treats since we have been cooking 21 meals a week. Well… yes and no. Read the full story here.
Some good news just came out NSW: a group of koalas has been released back into the wild. It made us wonder, how are the koalas recovering in general from the devastating bushfires? We’re also making a case for life streaming koala cuteness as mandatory self-isolation viewing.
An estimated 113 species of native animals may die out as a result of this year’s bushfires. Saving these animals will come with a price tag of over half a billion dollars while widespread reform of habitat management is urged.
We’ve seen enough devastation to make our hearts overflow with grief. We need hope for the future.
Australians are facing a grim fact: our beloved koalas may become extinct as a result of these horrific bushfires. We must act now to enforce a Koala Protection Act.
