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The koala is the only creature to occupy that unique niche of living in gum trees and eating eucalyptus leaves. Nothing major would happen ecologically if they became extinct, but it would be a very sad day for Australia if this unique icon was wiped out.
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What may cause the koala's extinction?
pollution food loss,etc
What are consequences for nuclear weapons?
human extinction.
What are the consequences for nuclear weapons?
human extinction.
When was the koala in danger of extinction?
During the late 1800's, koalas became an export commodity for their fur, mostly for export to the USA. Due to koala numbers dwindling and public outrage, laws were enacted protecting the koala and imports were banned by the USA in the late 1920's. The koala is not extinct, it is not even endangered. They are considered to be "Secure".
What was koala fur used for in the 1900s?
In the late 1800s and early 1900s, koalas were nearly driven to extinction by the demand for their fur. In both the USA and the UK, koala fur was popular for articles of clothing, women's accessories such as purses, and slippers.
Would you choose to save a rare frog or a koala?
Logically, the rare frog should be saved, simply because the koala is not yet officially "endangered". It is therefore not in immediate danger of extinction, unlike the rare frog. There is greater awareness of the threats to the koala, and so the koala will always have an advocate. Far fewer people are aware of the different species of frog, let alone whether it is a rare species or not.
Have koalas ever been overhunted?
Yes. Due to the high demand for its fur, particularly from America, the koala was virtually driven to extinction in the early part of the twentieth century.
What are the consequences of environmental changes made by man?
Abrupt climate changes, animal extinction etc.
How successful have been the measures in keeping the koala numbers safe from extinction?
Given that koalas are not extinct, any measures that have been put in place have evidently been very successful.
What are the consequences of a damaged ozone layer to humans?
Damaged ozone layer would eventually cause extinction. It is one of the most important prospects of the earth.
How does mass extinction affect species that survive?
Every animal is a part of the food chain, so mass extinction can have very bad consequences for the species that survive. The surviving species must learn to work around the animal that has recently become extinct.
Were koalas ever endangered?
Not officially. Conservation status is something that was only brought in during the twentieth century, after koalas became protected by law. During the late 1800s, koalas became an export commodity for their fur, mostly for export to the USA. Due to koala numbers dwindling and public outrage, laws were enacted protecting the koala and imports were banned by the USA in the late 1920s. By this stage, the koala had been driven to extinction in South Australia.
