Why Koalas Die
Koalas die from disease, habitat loss, vehicle strikes, dog attacks, and climate stress. Common diseases include chlamydia and koala retrovirus, which can cause blindness, reproductive failure, and weakened immunity.
Conservation Status and Threats
In parts of Australia, koalas are listed as vulnerable or endangered due to bushfires, logging, and urban expansion. These pressures reduce food trees and safe movement corridors, increasing death rates across local populations.
Key Facts and Recovery Efforts
Koalas are marsupials that rely almost exclusively on eucalyptus leaves. Rescue groups and hospitals treat injured koalas, while researchers track populations to guide habitat protection and policy decisions.
Learn more about koala conservation and threats at Australian Parliament koala report.
