Koala Conservation and Challenges

Zoologist Jack Randall explores the impact of devastating wildfires on koalas in Australia. He visits the Adelaide Koala Rescue and Wildlife Hospital, highlighting the efforts to save and rehabilitate injured koalas. The video discusses the challenges koalas face due to heat and dehydration, and emphasizes the importance of reforestation and conservation efforts to ensure their survival.

What was the primary cause of the devastation in Australian wildlife habitats?

• Earthquakes

• Wildfires

• Tornadoes

• Floods

How many koalas were rescued by the Adelaide Koala Rescue Triage Center during the bushfire period?

• 300

• 100

• 200

• 400

What is the main concern for Ashley, the koala, despite her appearing healthy?

• Burns on her paws

• Lack of food

• Dehydration

• Smoke inhalation

What is the recommended way to give water to a dehydrated koala?

• Pouring water over their head

• Spraying water on them

• In a bowl or scooped hands

• Directly from a bottle

What does the word 'koala' mean in an old Aboriginal language?

• Tree dweller

• No drink

• Leaf eater

• Slow mover

What is the main source of water for koalas?

• Rainwater

• Morning dew

• Eucalyptus leaves

• River water

What gives hope for the future of koalas in Australia?

• Migration to other countries

• Increased rainfall

• Building artificial habitats

• Reforestation and conservation efforts

What is essential for nature's resilience to help koalas?

• Climate change

• Reforestation programs

• Urban development

• Human intervention

What is the role of Australian wildlife warriors in koala conservation?

• They relocate koalas to zoos

• They hunt predators of koalas

• They support reforestation and rescue efforts

• They provide entertainment for tourists

What is the significance of seeing a koala high up in a tree after a rescue?

• It indicates the koala is still in danger

• It shows the koala is adapting well

• It means the koala is looking for food

• It suggests the koala is lost