Researchers spend computer models to predict the benefits of culling infected koalas in south-east Queensland,where populations are under severe pressureSharp divisions have emerged on how to best treat chlamydia in koalas after a group of experts proposed systematically killing koalas with the disease.
A unique research paper estimates chlamydia could be eradicated from koala populations within four years whether around 10% of the animals were captured, culled or treated each year. Related: Koalas could be culled in overpopulated areas to prevent starvation, and says expert Related: Koala mittens needed to help bushfire victims with burnt paws Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com