How do you preserve the koala?

Answer 1

Stop cutting down the eucalyptus trees to make room for more humans and for making eucalyptus oil, etc.!! They are losing their habitat!

Koalas are at great risk in selected parts of Australia, but not because people are cutting down eucalyptus leaves for the oil. Trees are not harvested for oil; this is not a problem for the koala.

Koalas have been reintroduced to some areas from where they have disappeared, and this has seen a resurgence in their population. However, in parts of eastern Australia, increased development and urban sprawl is resulting in a radical drop in numbers. Government legislation to protect koala habitats is the main way to save koalas in these areas. Restrictions and curfews on pet dogs also helps. Dog attacks are one of the major killers of koalas.

In developed areas where there are still koalas populations (e.g. parts of southeast Queensland), residents can be more aware of signs warning that koalas may be crossing the roads. Residents need to be aware that, from September through to March, koalas move between their home trees, resulting in a higher risk of being hit by cars, especially during the early morning and late afternoon/night. people need to heed these warnings and slow their vehicles right down.