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Australian koalas are currently being invaded by koala retrovirus A (KoRV-A) 2019

Discussion in 'Other health news and research' started by Sly Saint, Nov 11, 2019.

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  1. Sly Saint

    Sly Saint Senior Member (Voting Rights)

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    http://www.virology.ws/2019/11/07/viruses-that-jump-around/


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    Sly Saint, Nov 11, 2019
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    And if the virus doesn't get them the bushfires probably will. So sad. I love koalas (who'd have guessed).
     
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    I'm so used to your avatar now that I tend to picture you as a talking koala. I would probably be confused If I were to meet you in real life and see that you are human.
     
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    Not me!!! :nailbiting:

    ;)

    Its worse than just those things. Koalas need large habitats and move around. Most remaining habitats are divided by roads, which are dangerous, though a few have ways for the koalas to cross. They are endangered for a range of reasons.

    If they really were the dreaded dropbears then maybe people would treat them with more respect.
     
    alex3619, Nov 11, 2019
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    Snow Leopard, Nov 12, 2019
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