Australian koalas are currently being invaded by koala retrovirus A (KoRV-A) 2019

[Sly Saint]

Australian koalas are currently being invaded by koala retrovirus A (KoRV-A), a virus that causes an AIDS-like immunodeficiency and makes infected koalas more susceptible to cancers and opportunistic infections such as chlamydia.

http://www.virology.ws/2019/11/07/viruses-that-jump-around/

 

[Trish]

And if the virus doesn't get them the bushfires probably will. So sad. I love koalas (who'd have guessed).

 

[ME/CFS Skeptic]

I love koalas (who'd have guessed).

I'm so used to your avatar now that I tend to picture you as a talking koala. I would probably be confused If I were to meet you in real life and see that you are human.

 

[Trish]

I'm so used to your avatar now that I tend to picture you as a talking koala. I would probably be confused If I were to meet you in real life and see that you are human.

Spoiler: The real Trish

 

[alex3619]

I love koalas (who'd have guessed).

Not me!!!



Its worse than just those things. Koalas need large habitats and move around. Most remaining habitats are divided by roads, which are dangerous, though a few have ways for the koalas to cross. They are endangered for a range of reasons.

If they really were the dreaded dropbears then maybe people would treat them with more respect.

 

[Snow Leopard]

And if the virus doesn't get them the bushfires probably will. So sad. I love koalas (who'd have guessed).