Koalas Become 'Functionally Extinct' in Australia With Just 80,000 Left

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By Madison DapcevichMay 15, 2019, 10:01 am151 pts
Koala species down under are now considered "functionally extinct" as the Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) says there are no more than 80,000 individuals left on the continent. Once a population falls below a critical point, it can no longer produce the next generation, ultimately leading to the species'…

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