Koalas are iconic Australian marsupials known for their exclusive diet of eucalyptus leaves—a food source that would be lethal to most mammals, including humans. These specialized eaters have evolved remarkable adaptations that allow them to not only survive but…
Landmark legislation to create the Great Koala National Park has passed NSW Parliament, delivering on a key election commitment of the Minns Labor Government and securing lasting protection for one of the state’s most significant koala populations. The passage of…
Researchers have found no evidence of chlamydia in a wild koala population near Newcastle. More than 2,000 koalas are believed to be living in the Sugarloaf-Stockrington State Conservation Area, a 35-minute drive from the city's CBD. A report submitted to the…
A new report has revealed the Sugarloaf-Stockrington koala population is far larger than previously understood and, encouragingly, found no evidence of chlamydia in any of the wild koalas tested. The University of Newcastle-led research estimates the broader western Lower Hunter…
DEAR News Of The Area, AFTER more than a decade of campaigning, NSW Parliament finally passed the law creating the Great Koala National Park. Within days, Gurmesh Singh MP claimed the park was a cynical carbon scheme, bad for koalas,…
THE BRIARS Wildlife Sanctuary expansion is officially open, creating additional protected habitat for threatened species and providing more opportunities for residents and visitors to connect with nature. A grant of more than $1.52m from the state government’s Regional Tourism Investment Fund…
A strong SL team leave for Under 19 Asia Cup St. Benedict’s face Ananda in U19 Division I Tier ‘B’ quarter-final Firaz, Thathsara secure semi-final berth for St. Thomas’ The gaur, commonly known as the Indian bison, offers an intriguing starting point.
Deep in Sierra Leone’s rainforest, Tiwai Island is a haven for some of West Africa’s rarest wildlife. Crossing the Moa River at Tiwai Island Wildlife Sanctuary, Sierra Leone / Stephanie Zito / Wikimedia Commons It’s conservation story is just as compelling, with…
KPIC Wildlife Safari pursues AZA reaccreditation
"Ooooh, that's nice and fresh," said Nhlamulo Nyalungu with a laugh. Our safari guide is commenting on the recently deposited pile of elephant poop on the side of the road in Kruger National Park in South Africa. "We'll be seeing…
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