A koala is reintroduced to bush near the Two Thumbs Wildlife Sanctuary. Photo: James Walsh/ANU
A koala is reintroduced to bush near the Two Thumbs Wildlife Sanctuary. Photo: James Walsh/ANU - ANU researchers say new growth offers new hope for koalas surviving in burnt habitats. Now this important breakthrough has been given vital backing with funding from Minderoo Foundation. The survival chances of koalas reintroduced to bushfire ravaged landscapes have been given a major boost thanks to a generous $257,000 donation from Minderoo Foundation. The partnership with Minderoo Foundation will assist researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) examine how koalas recover after fire and how fire impacts their habitat, including if their dietary needs can be met. The funding forms part of Minderoo Foundation Fire Fund's $50 million Wildfire and Disaster Resilience Program, which aims to build an evidence base for interventions for the survival of Australia's treasured wildlife in post-bushfire landscapes. ANU researcher, Dr Kara Youngentob, said the project would help determine when koalas in care could be returned to their habitats.
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