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Works Cited

Hanel, Rachael. Koalas. Creative Education, 2009.

“Interesting Facts.” Australian Koala Foundation, 7 Nov. 2016, www.savethekoala.com/about-koalas/interesting-facts.

“Koala.” National Geographic, 3 Nov. 2016, www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/k/Koala/

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In conclusion, koalas are amazing creatures of this world. However, these amazing creatures are naturally vulnerable to dangers both nature and mankind put their way. If zoos continued to keep koalas in their protective arms, koalas would strive in population and existence, and while zoos continue to shelter and exhibit koalas, profit from tourists and zoo enthusiasts would continue to thrive as well, because honestly, who wouldn’t want to go see a koala at the zoo?

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Rachel Hanel informs that due to better technology, and greater knowledge, an abundance of koalas today are sheltered in zoos around the world (33). Hanel advises that many scientists and organizations are studying koalas and their behavior in zoos (37). She also states that koalas still face many dangers today, from both nature and humans, and many organizations are quick to act (39). Hanel expresses that there are many sanctuaries located around the world dedicated to the safety of koalas. The Lone Pine Sanctuary, established in Queensland in 1927, is one of the best in the world. Another great sanctuary is the Koala Park Sanctuary, in Sydney Australia, which provides artificial forests, safe and sound to koalas inhabited there (41). Having koalas in zoos and sanctuaries around the world is very beneficial towards the advanced knowledge of koalas.

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Rachel Hanel also states that often predators that prey on koalas usually prey on the helpless young of koalas, or sick koalas, just as helpless (26). Hanel asserts that koalas are absolutely helpless to dangerous human acts. Hanel informs that every year, koalas are hit by cars, caused by the man-manmade, winding roads passing through koala homes (27). The AKF cautions that around 4,000 koalas are killed by cars, and also another predator, dogs, every year (australiankoalafoundation.com). Rachel Hanel also informs that in the early 20th century, koala fur trade was at its highest, but fortunately didn’t last long, getting abolished in the mid-20th century (30). She also cautions that koalas are often very vulnerable to starvation in forests, caused by deforestation by humans (32). In zoos, koalas aren’t’ vulnerable to predators and natural dangers as they are in the wild.

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Rachel Hanel informs that some of the greatest dangers and threats koalas face and suffer from are those of nature. Wildfires destroy natural habitats of koalas, and while droughts usually do the same thing, droughts are more common and more effective because of their usual occurrence and their usual resulting in the destruction of koalas’ homes and forceful migration. Another natural danger to koalas is the parasitic disease Chlamydia (25). The AKF (Australian Koala Foundation) states that Chlamydia in koalas only really affects them when they become stressed from wildfires, drought, deforestation, etc. (australiankoalafoundation.com). Rachel Hanel cautions that another danger koalas face naturally is predators.

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Firstly, koalas are unique, appealing animals. Rachel Hanel, author of the non-fiction book “Koalas,” states that koalas are native and common only in areas of Australia, so anybody that desires to see and observe these animals anywhere other than Australia must venture to a zoo to do so (11). She also informs that koalas are only found throughout Australia along the eastern coast, in areas such as Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia (12). Many zoos and sanctuaries located within these areas shelter and protect the koalas. Hanel cautions that koalas don’t necessarily seek shelter; they just inhabit tress and use what they can and what is available as much as possible (15).  Hanel advises that koalas often never move more than a few miles away from their birthplace, but when they do, it’s almost always because of forest fires, droughts, or more man-made disasters, such as deforestation (18). There are many times koalas forcefully get pushed away from their homes. Zoos provide permanent, safe and sound homes, where forceful migration is unnecessary.

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A koala is climbing through a eucalyptus tree in Australia, eager to find leaves to satisfy his hunger. He stops in his tracks, due to a nearby mate attempting to attract him with a low, scratchy growl. The climbing koala is inching towards the calling koala, but is interrupted by a loud, crashing boom. A eucalyptus tree has fallen, but not from failing foundation. The tree is engulfed in flames. Smoke is draping around the helpless koalas, trapping them in the tree. The two koalas attempt to escape, but it is no use. A forest fire has begun. This is one of many dangers and hazards to wild koalas, and one of many reasons for koalas to be sheltered and protected in zoos and sanctuaries as much as possible throughout the world.