Why does litter affect the koala's habitat?

Answer 1

Generally, no. Whilst rubbish is sometimes dumped in eucalyptus bushland, koalas tend not to come in contact with it. Chemicals would be another matter, as koalas could easily be contaminated by chemicals and poisons as they move between the trees in their home range, which they do quite regularly.

Answer 2

Litter really does not affect the koala's habitat. Littering in bushland where koalas live in minimal. The major problem littering causes is if the littering involves an item such as a lit cigarette or a shard of glass that could catch the sunlight, and cause a major bushfire.