VOICED : Australia declara los koalas como especie "en peligro" en su costa oriental

Koalas are now classified as endangered in much of eastern Australia due to threats like wildfires, deforestation, drought, and disease. Conservation organizations warn of a significant population decline over the past two decades, with numbers dropping from 185,000 to 92,000 between 2001 and 2021. Despite being recognized as vulnerable a decade ago, habitat destruction continues, with over 25,000 hectares cleared. The government aims to provide greater protection to these iconic marsupials.

What recent action has the government taken regarding koalas in Australia?

• Declared them as a national symbol

• Increased their protection status

• Banned all human interaction with them

• Introduced them to new habitats

Which of the following is NOT a threat to the koala population?

• Overpopulation

• Drought

• Deforestation

• Wildfires

What is the estimated decline in the koala population from 2001 to 2021?

• From 200,000 to 100,000

• From 185,000 to 92,000

• From 100,000 to 50,000

• From 150,000 to 75,000

When were koalas classified as vulnerable on the east coast of Australia?

• Five years ago

• Last year

• A decade ago

• Two decades ago

How much habitat has been approved for clearing since koalas were classified as vulnerable?

• 25,000 hectares

• 20,000 hectares

• 15,000 hectares

• 10,000 hectares