Koala Conservation and Protection Issues

The video discusses the iconic status of koalas in Australia and the severe threats they face due to habitat loss from deforestation for urban development. The Australian Koala Foundation is advocating for a national koala act to protect remaining habitats. Koalas contribute significantly to the Australian economy through tourism, yet their population has drastically declined from 10 million to fewer than 100,000. The foundation emphasizes the urgent need for legislative action to ensure the survival of koalas for future generations.

What makes koalas a symbol of Australia?

• Their cuddly and toy-like appearance

• Their ability to swim

• Their unique diet

• Their speed and agility

What is the main threat to the koala's future?

• Climate change

• Predation by other animals

• Lack of food

• Loss of eucalyptus forests

What percentage of koala habitat has been cleared in the last 200 years?

• 50%

• 60%

• 80%

• 70%

What is the purpose of the proposed national koala act?

• To increase koala population

• To protect remaining forests

• To ban koala hunting

• To promote koala tourism

What is a key strategy proposed to protect koala habitats?

• Building more zoos

• Creating artificial habitats

• Providing incentives for private landowners

• Increasing eucalyptus tree planting

How much do koalas contribute to the Australian economy annually?

• Two billion US dollars

• One billion US dollars

• Three-quarters of a billion US dollars

• Half a billion US dollars

What is the role of the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary?

• To export koalas internationally

• To breed koalas for zoos

• To train koalas for performances

• To combine conservation and tourism

What was the estimated koala population two centuries ago?

• 5 million

• 20 million

• 1 million

• 10 million

What is the current estimated koala population?

• Less than 100,000

• Less than 500,000

• Less than 50,000

• Less than 200,000

Why is the Australian Koala Foundation determined to pass the national koala act?

• To protect koalas from extinction

• To promote koala-themed merchandise

• To ensure koalas are recognized globally

• To increase koala exports