Koalas in danger
We all know that species have been going extinct when faced with threats such as climate change, reduced habitat and diseases. A recent New York Times article reveals one such species that people have realized is in danger is the koala. Besides the loss of habitat and climate changes in Australia, a new bacterium has [...]
17 Oct 2011, 9:22pm
Student Post: australia chlamydia diseases endangered koala STI
by gambibambi
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Student Post: australia chlamydia diseases endangered koala STI
by gambibambi
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Koala Chlamydia
For generations the koala bear has been a cuddly mascot from down under, bringing in approximately $1 billion in tourism to the Australian economy a year, but the species is being plagued by a heinous disease: Chlamydia. Yes, that’s right, Chlamydia. Studies show that between 50 to 80% of koala bears are infected with the [...]
