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Habitat for the Future
Endangered animals are species at serious risk of disappearing from the wild if urgent action is not taken. Habitat destruction, land clearing, climate change, pollution, invasive species, disease and human development are placing increasing pressure on wildlife across Australia and around the world. This tag brings together articles focused on threatened and endangered animals, the causes of their decline, and the actions needed to protect them. From koalas and native birds to lesser-known species struggling to survive, protecting endangered animals starts with protecting the habitats they depend on.
A koala’s home is much more than one gum tree. It is a living neighbourhood made up of food trees, resting trees, shade trees and safe pathways between them. When those trees are cleared, a koala does not simply move into the next forest. It may have to cross a road, enter a backyard with […]
A few days ago in Southeast Queensland, I was lucky enough to capture a deeply precious moment: a female koala resting quietly in a tree, with her tiny joey tucked safely in her pouch. It is a beautiful reminder of what we still have — and a heartbreaking reminder of what we stand to lose […]
The Pink Cockatoo (also known as the Major Mitchell’s Cockatoo) is one of Australia’s most striking and endangered birds. With their vibrant pink and white plumage and iconic crest, they are a symbol of Australia’s natural beauty. But right now, both the bird and its habitat are under serious threat. Across the country, wholesale land […]
Koalas are one of Australia’s most iconic animals, but their future is under serious threat. While many know that these adorable marsupials are primarily tree-dwellers, fewer people realize the crucial role that old-growth trees play in their survival. These towering giants are not just beautiful—they are essential to the health and wellbeing of koalas, especially […]
This little girl’s home is right near a main road. More accurately it’s either side of a main road and every time she crosses to get to the other side, she risks her life to get there. Humans keep cutting down trees more and they don’t replant enough to cover what’s been cut down. We […]
