Australia lists the koala as 'vulnerable' species

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Source: BBC

Australia has listed the koala as a threatened species in parts of the country due to its dwindling population, officials say.

Environment Minister Tony Burke said koalas in Queensland, New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory are now considered "vulnerable".

Habitat loss, urban expansion, vehicle strikes, dog attacks and disease have contributed to their dwindling numbers.

But conservationists say the declaration should have been national.

Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-17893014

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1. I Blame Qantas Airlines

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2. Koala std"s

Am not joking

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3. There's one that's sterilized something absurd like half their population, no? (nt)

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4. Chlamydia is a huge problem

http://www.aolnews.com/2010/09/17/koala-population-ravaged-by-chlamydia/