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Koalawalla Woods
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Welcome to the Koalawalla Woods
This is the community for koala lovers to discuss koalas that need land and woods since they are in danger of becoming extinct in their most native wilderness habitat on the Koala Coast of South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales.
We hope this haven in the eucalyptus woods can bring attention to this serious issue facing Australia's most recognizable national icon and the natural heritage in which it thrives.
You can share a koala story, ask a koala question, or start a koala conversation about saving koalas. Maybe you will make some friends in the process.
Community Rules
- Be civil as we won't tolerate anyone being disrespectful to others including koalas.
- No harassment or threats of any kind.
- No bots, spam, or self-promotion of anything unrelated to koalas.
- Misinformation of koalas is prohibited.
- No duplication of posts.
- No link shorteners.
- All koala news posts should contain source (url) that is as reliable and unbiased as possible and must only contain one link.
- Posts or comments that are homophobic, transphobic, racist, sexist, anti-religious, or ablest will be removed.
- Lemmy World rules also apply here.
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りんともなかの可愛いお尻🐨🐨 東山動植物園 コアラ | Rin and Monaka's cute butts🐨🐨 Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Garden Koala
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While I was out at Tractor Supply picking up feed for the animals, I came across this plush koala in the round display with other plush animals that are not its species and seemed to be all alone, so I decided that I would get them to adopt them since I love koalas.
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In Australia, the cherished experience of cuddling a koala is causing growing concerns over animal welfare and stress. One of the world's oldest koala sanctuaries in Queensland has already ceased this practice, shifting to observation-focused experiences that respect the natural behavior of these gentle creatures. With koalas now classified as endangered, it is crucial that we protect every individual from unnecessary stress and disturbance.
Koalas are delicate animals that require up to 20 hours of sleep per day and can experience significant stress when handled by humans. This stress can lead to health issues and a decrease in their overall wellbeing. Observations indicate that koalas often attempt to escape cuddling events, demonstrating their discomfort.
While it might be sad to miss a photo opportunity, this small sacrifice of giving up koala cuddling will give us a chance to respect and preserve these magnificent creatures for future generations.
The Queensland government could create positive change while still allowing us all to enjoy koalas. They could do this by implementing a phased ban on koala cuddling, increasing support for wildlife educational programs, and ensuring all wildlife interactions are respectful and based on the best principles of animal welfare.
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