Australian Koala Populations Need Protection Now
November 20th 2010 01:50
Frodo Is Eating Now (Photo Credit-Australia Zoo)
"Despite its iconic status, we know very little about the threats to Australian koalas," said Senator Brown.
"This inquiry will not only help to establish numbers and potential impacts, but also how to better manage the species across the country.
"The inquiry will also give momentum towards listing the koala as a threatened species and establish better protections for the dwindling areas of koala habitat."
Frodos Condition Stable (Photo Credit-Australia Zoo)
Meanwhile Frodo, the koala joey wounded by shotgun pellets, is in a stable condition at Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital but still has a long road to full recovery.
Frodo has undergone two series of surgery in which Dr Amber Gillett was able to remove seven pellets from various parts of her body, one of which was located in the skull.
Dr Amber Gillet (Photo Credit-Australia Zoo)
“At this stage no further surgery has been scheduled. I will continue to monitor her condition and make a decision at a later stage,” she said.
“The wounds to the top of Frodo's head where one pellet was removed has been closed and I am happy with how the wounds are healing.”
(Photo Credit-Australia Zoo)
“I expect Frodo to remain in care for a minimum of six to eight months or until she has reached pre-release size of 4kg."
Due to overwhelming public concern, Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors have set up an Everyday Hero page for Frodo and others like her in care at the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital.
To help Frodo please donate to www.everydayhero.com.au/frodo
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Comment by Anonymous
Maybe they thought it was a drop bear.
Comment by Animal Lover