Koala Euthanasia Prevalent Over Treatment and Release on the East Coast
Just 25 percent of koalas rescued and admitted to hospitals went on to be released into an appropriate habitat, Renae Charalambous said.
Koalas admitted to veterinary hospitals on the Australian east coast are at a high risk of euthanasia, according to recent research.
An author of the study, Renae Charalambous, said that just 25 percent of koalas rescued and admitted to hospitals went on to be released into an appropriate habitat.
The study revealed that female koalas, adult koalas, and those with chlamydia were at a higher risk of being euthanised.
In 2022, koalas in Queensland, New South Wales, and the Australian Capital Territory moved from vulnerable to endangered. Illustration – Getty Images
Decline of East Coast Koalas
In 10 years, East Coast koalas have moved from no conservation status to vulnerable in 2012 and endangered in 2022.
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