Quite possibly one of the cutest animals in existence, the
Australian koala is facing serious health dangers. An epidemic
of chlamydia has begun to ravage Australia's koala population.
In koalas, chlamydia is a nasty bacterial disease with symptoms
including blindness, respiratory infections, and even
infertility. Combined with other threats from habitat loss and
dog attacks, koalas now face the possibility of extinction.
Though chlamydia doesn't directly kill the animals, rendering
them infertile means koalas could become extinct in as little as
a few decades. About 40% of Australian female koalas are now
infertile. We must intervene if we are to reverse the pattern
that could lead these cuddly creatures to extinction. Sign the
petition asking Australia’s Federal Environment Minister to
elevate koalas to endangered status and and ensure they receive
the resources necessary to avert this catastrophe. Dear Hon.
Burke PM: I am writing to express my concern over the current
koala situation in Australia. I've lea