- The main threat is loss of habitat. Clearing of the eucalypt forests means that all wildlife, including koalas, will suffer from:
- Loss of habitat.
- Increased disturbance by humans.
- Injury or death from traffic.
- Injury or death from dogs and cats.
- Effects of garden pesticides getting into waterways.
- Increased competition for food and territory because of overcrowding.
- Increased stress on animals, making them more susceptible to disease.
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