koalas

Koalas Become ‘Functionally Extinct’ in Australia With Just 80,000 Left

Koalas Become ‘Functionally Extinct’ in Australia With Just 80,000 Left

Koala species down under are now considered “functionally extinct” as the Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) says there are no more than 80,000 individuals left on the continent. Once a population falls below a critical point, it can no longer produce the next generation, ultimately leading to the species’ extinction. “The AKF thinks there are no […]

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    Koalas Become ‘Functionally Extinct’ in Australia With Just 80,000 Left

    Koalas Become ‘Functionally Extinct’ in Australia With Just 80,000 Left

    Koala species down under are now considered “functionally extinct” as the Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) says there are no more than 80,000 individuals left on the continent. Once a population falls below a critical point, it can no longer produce the next generation, ultimately leading to the species’ extinction. “The AKF thinks there are no […]