The Wild in 2050
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The number of koalas in the wild, which numbered more than 400,000 in the 1980s, has declined to about one-tenth by around 2020. Habitat loss and the stresses of environmental development are believed to be the main causes, but they are not the only ones. Accidents with motor vehicles caused by the passage of roads through the koala's habitat are also a major factor. In addition, climate change in recent years has caused massive forest fires, which have led to a rapid decline in the koala population. Some predict that koalas will be extinct in the wild by 2050.
What can we do to protect this endangered species? In Australia, eco-tourism is increasingly becoming a way to contribute to koala conservation efforts. Tour participants can enjoy Australia's natural environment while participating in activities such as tree planting in koala habitats. In addition, Australian zoos are widely raising funds to protect koalas. Through these activities, each and every one of us can take part in koala conservation activities.
