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The Most Adorable Animals On Earth Are Dying Out--And It's Our Own Stupid Fault
Video Credit: Wochit News
Published on October 29, 2020 - Duration: 00:40s
The Most Adorable Animals On Earth Are Dying Out--And It's Our Own Stupid Fault
New research published in PLOS One shows the koala bear population is in decline--and it's because of humans.
According to CNN, a number of human-driven stressors are depressing koalas' immune systems, making them more susceptible to disease.
Human encroachment, or farming land previously occupied by koalas, is a major factor.
So is climate change, which is robbing the landscape of water and trees.