BIO 211 ASSIGNMENT 2.pptx This assignment is about koala conservation in Australia

koala conservation in Australia

1. Koala conservation in Australia Name: Sahil Ram ID: 20200425

2. I ntroduction The koala, an iconic Australian marsupial. Cultural significance to Aboriginal Australians .

3. I mage of Koala

4. Characteristics Scientific name ( Phascolarctos cinerus ). Marsupial animal. Arboreal animal. Antisocial. Display sexual dimorphism.

5. Characteristics Lifespan is between 10 to 12 years. Sleep 20 hours a day. Mature male weighs between 8-14kg Mature female weighs between 6-11kg

6. Koala Habitat and Distribution

7. Diet and Behavior Koalas feed almost exclusively on eucalyptus leaves. However , eucalyptus leaves are low in nutrients. Breeding typically starts at two to four years of age. Koala child stays in mother’s pouch for   6 months . At  12 months, the child reaches independence.

8. Threats to Koalas Historically, koalas were heavily hunted. Deforestation  for agricultural and urban development. Spread of the deadly koala Chlamydia disease. Traffic strikes. D og attacks.

9. Koala E ndangered Status Koala has officially classified as endangered in 2022. Population of 92000 in wild. Population is halved compared to 2001-2021.

10. Conservation Efforts and Organizations WWF-Australia prioritizes the protection of koalas. The Australian Conservation Foundation. National Geographic spotlights initiatives. The NSW Environment and Heritage department.

11. Research and Initiatives R esearch on habitat assessment and Koala health monitoring. I nitiatives for habitat restoration and assisted gene flow.

12. Conclusion

13. References Tkaczynski, A. and Rundle‐Thiele, S., 2023. Koala conservation in South East Queensland: A grey literature review analysis.  Conservation Science and Practice ,  5 (3), p.e12874 . Lott, M.J., Wright, B.R., Neaves, L.E., Frankham, G.J., Dennison, S., Eldridge, M.D., Potter, S., Alquezar‐Planas, D.E., Hogg, C.J., Belov, K. and Johnson, R.N., 2022. Future‐proofing the koala: Synergising genomic and environmental data for effective species management.  Molecular Ecology ,  31 (11), pp.3035-3055.