Endangered Animals – Habitat for the Future

Koala Habitat Trees Across Australia: Plant for Tomorrow, Protect What Exists Today

Koala eating eucalyptus leaves in a mature native tree in Australia.

A koala’s home is much more than one gum tree. A koala feeds on eucalyptus leaves in a mature native tree—habitat that can take decades to replace. 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 notContinueContinue reading “Koala Habitat Trees Across Australia: Plant for Tomorrow, Protect What Exists Today”

Southeast Queensland’s Koalas Are Disappearing Before Our Eyes

Female koala with a joey in her pouch sitting in a eucalyptus tree in Southeast Queensland, Australia, where koala habitat is under threat from land clearing and urban expansion.

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 loseContinueContinue reading “Southeast Queensland’s Koalas Are Disappearing Before Our Eyes”

Operation Pink Cockatoo

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 landContinueContinue reading “Operation Pink Cockatoo”

Why Koalas Need Old-Growth Trees: A Critical Habitat for Survival

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, especiallyContinueContinue reading “Why Koalas Need Old-Growth Trees: A Critical Habitat for Survival”

Protect Koalas: Conserve Habitat for Future Generations

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. WeContinueContinue reading “Protect Koalas: Conserve Habitat for Future Generations”