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Celebrate International Wild Koala Day on May 3 by learning about the unique species and how you can help protect them! This special day was founded in 2015 to raise awareness of wild koalas and their habitats, which are under threat due to a variety of human activities. Wild koalas are amazing animals that play an important role in their environment, and International Wild Koala Day is a great way to show your support for their conservation. Let's all come together to celebrate these adorable creatures and learn what we can do to help protect them!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1788</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Koalas First Described</div><div class='timeline-text'>European settlers first described koalas after arriving in Australia.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1927</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Protection Begins</div><div class='timeline-text'>Victoria became the first Australian state to make hunting koalas illegal, marking the beginning of koala protection efforts.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1988</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>World Expo Koala Diplomacy</div><div class='timeline-text'>During the World Expo held in Brisbane, Australia, a koala named Expo Oz becomes a global sensation and boosts international awareness of the species.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2012</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div the='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Koalas Declared Vulnerable</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Australian government declares koalas in some areas as ‘vulnerable’ under national environment law due to decreasing population.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First International Wild Koala Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first official observance of International Wild Koala Day, created to amplify the plight of the wild koalas and their habitats.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Plant koala food trees</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Wild koalas rely on eucalyptus trees for food, so why not plant a few in your backyard or local park? Planting eucalyptus trees is a great way to help out wild koalas and give them a safe and reliable source of food.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Adopt a koala</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>By adopting a koala, you are helping to protect wild koalas by contributing to conservation efforts. You can adopt a koala through various wildlife organizations and you'll receive a certificate of adoption with your koala’s name.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Read about koalas</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Learn more about wild koalas by reading books and articles about them. There is plenty of information available online, in libraries, and through wildlife organizations. The more you learn about wild koalas, the better you can help them.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Spread the word</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take the time to spread awareness about wild koalas to your friends and family. Educate them on the importance of protecting these animals and what they can do to help out.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Donate</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Consider donating to organizations that are dedicated to protecting wild animals, such as WWF or Koala Conservation Australia. Your donation will go towards preserving wild habitats and providing medical care for sick or injured koalas.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Wild koalas are an invaluable species</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Koalas are a precious species that play a vital role in their local ecosystems. They help maintain healthy forests through their diet of eucalyptus leaves, and provide food for predators like owls and hawks. Plus, by eating these plants, they disperse the seeds which allows new trees to grow!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Wild koala populations are threatened</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The wild koala population is in decline due to habitat loss, disease, vehicle collisions and more. International Wild Koala Day serves to raise awareness of this issue and promote positive conservation efforts to ensure the long-term survival of wild koalas.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Wild koalas need our help</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By celebrating International Wild Koala Day we can show our commitment to protecting these beautiful creatures. We can all do our part by planting native trees in our yards, donating to koala rescue organizations, and reducing our energy consumption to help protect their natural habitats.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Koalas Have Unique Fingerprints</h3><p class='facts-content'>Just like humans, koalas have individual fingerprints. They are one of the few non-primate mammals known to possess this trait, which experts believe helps them grip eucalyptus leaves and tree branches.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Koalas Sleep a Lot</h3><p class='facts-content'>Koalas can sleep up to 18-22 hours a day. They have a slow metabolic rate due to their high-fibre, low-nutrient diet. This sleeping pattern is an energy-saving adaptation.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>They have a Specialized Diet</h3><p class='facts-content'>Koalas are herbivores and live mostly on a diet of eucalyptus leaves. Interestingly, they have a highly developed sense of smell to assess whether or not the leaf has enough nutrients and is toxin free.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Excellent Tree Climbers</h3><p class='facts-content'>Koalas are skilled climbers. With powerful hind legs, sharp claws and rough skin on the soles of their feet, they navigate through trees with dexterity.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Communication through Sounds</h3><p class='facts-content'>Koalas are usually silent but when needed, they communicate by making a range of sounds. They can issue loud bellows, snores, and wails to communicate their presence and reproductive status to others.</p></div></div>
International Wild Koala Day is celebrated on May 3 every year. In 2024 International Wild Koala Day will occur on a Friday.
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