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May 19th, 2019 at 1:36pm
 
Koalas Become 'Functionally Extinct' in Australia With Just 80,000 Left


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' extinction.

"The AKF thinks there are no more than 80,000 Koalas in Australia. This is approximately 1% of the 8 million Koalas that were shot for fur and sent to London between 1890 and 1927," said AKF chairman Deborah Tabart, adding that the population could be as low as 43,000.

The organization has been monitoring koala populations in 128 of Australia's electorates for nearly a decade. Since then, 41 have seen the marsupials go extinct. However, the AKF estimate is much lower than other population predictions, albeit outdated ones. For example, the International Union of Conservation of Nature Red List of Endangered Species lists koalas as "vulnerable" with decreasing numbers, estimating in 2014 that there are between 100,000 and 500,000 mature individuals left in the wild.

So what does functionally extinct mean? The Conversation reports it means that koala populations have declined so far that the species no longer plays a significant role in its ecosystem.

Native only to the eastern side of the continent, an adult koala can eat as much as 1 kilogram of Eucalyptus leaves each night, according to AKF. Eucalyptus is normally poisonous to most species, but koalas have evolved a special bacteria that allow them to break down toxic compounds. Because they only absorb around 25 percent of fiber eaten, important nutrients and other organic material to the forest floor. Functional extinction also means that koalas are can no longer successfully reproduce in the wild to replace the population. Even if they are still breeding, pairs may be inbreeding which can further threaten future viability.

Perhaps more at-heart is the emblematic role koalas have on Australian culture.

"The koala is one of Australia's most recognizable symbols, but its survival hangs in the balance," said the San Diego Zoo. "Formerly thought to be common and widespread, koalas are now vulnerable to extinction across much of its northern range."

In the past, koalas were killed for their coats — between 1919 and 1924 eight million koalas were killed. Today, koalas are threatened by domestic dogs and disease, along with increasing encroachment due to human development, logging and wood harvesting, and droughts and extreme weather associated with climate change.

Though koalas are currently protected by law, almost 80 percent of remaining habitat occurs on privately owned land with very little protection offered under the legislation. This is why the AKF is calling for the need for a Koala Protection Act (KPA).

"I know the Australian public are concerned for the safety of Koalas and are tired of seeing dead Koalas on our roads. It is time for the Government to respect the Koala and protect its habitat," said Tabart.

According to the AKF, the Australian government was required to establish a National Recovery Plan in 2012 but has neglected to do so in the last six years. Framework for KPA is based on the Bald Eagle Act in the U.S., which incorporates both Federal Endangered Species Act and environmental protection policies in place. In part, AKF notes that the American act has been so successful because of political motive to ensure the nation's icon did not go extinct.


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Reply #1 - May 19th, 2019 at 3:07pm
 
What is their function?
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Reply #2 - May 19th, 2019 at 5:32pm
 
While Abbott was in power. The LNP brought in the FUNCTIONALITY RARE SPECIES plan.

Which basically means there will be NO FUNDING for any species, no matter how 'rare' or threatened with extinction - that serve no functional or constructive 'purpose' to the future of this country.

So unless the Koala become a highly prized food delicasy in China at the 'Eat Live Restaurant' to rake in the $$$ - it's basically 'cooked' as a species, so to speak.

A species has to be considered 'useful' to get funding for protection.

As far as I know - the LNP still stick to this approach and it goes for 'environmental' regions via the National's 'Rural' over wild 'country' protection.

I've never eaten Koala. Would they make me sleepy after a good serving?
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freediver wrote on May 19th, 2019 at 3:07pm:
What is their function?



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freediver wrote on May 19th, 2019 at 3:07pm:
What is their function?


what is yours? at least they look cute and japs like to take photos with them. That's two more functions than you.
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Problem solved then. There are more Japs taking photos of koalas than ever before.
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What a pity we don't have a party dedicated to preserving our environment.
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Gordon wrote on May 19th, 2019 at 7:07pm:
What a pity we don't have a party dedicated to preserving our environment.

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Reply #8 - May 19th, 2019 at 7:09pm
 
freediver wrote on May 19th, 2019 at 7:05pm:
Problem solved then. There are more Japs taking photos of koalas than ever before.


Remember the good old days when the Japs were allowed to cuddle them and got clawed to shreds!  Grin
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The Libs and Labs had no problem killing off the Tasmanian Tiger, why would they have a problem killing off the Koala?
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mothra wrote on May 19th, 2019 at 1:36pm:
Koalas Become 'Functionally Extinct' in Australia With Just 80,000 Left


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' extinction.

"The AKF thinks there are no more than 80,000 Koalas in Australia. This is approximately 1% of the 8 million Koalas that were shot for fur and sent to London between 1890 and 1927," said AKF chairman Deborah Tabart, adding that the population could be as low as 43,000.

The organization has been monitoring koala populations in 128 of Australia's electorates for nearly a decade. Since then, 41 have seen the marsupials go extinct. However, the AKF estimate is much lower than other population predictions, albeit outdated ones. For example, the International Union of Conservation of Nature Red List of Endangered Species lists koalas as "vulnerable" with decreasing numbers, estimating in 2014 that there are between 100,000 and 500,000 mature individuals left in the wild.

So what does functionally extinct mean? The Conversation reports it means that koala populations have declined so far that the species no longer plays a significant role in its ecosystem.

Native only to the eastern side of the continent, an adult koala can eat as much as 1 kilogram of Eucalyptus leaves each night, according to AKF. Eucalyptus is normally poisonous to most species, but koalas have evolved a special bacteria that allow them to break down toxic compounds. Because they only absorb around 25 percent of fiber eaten, important nutrients and other organic material to the forest floor. Functional extinction also means that koalas are can no longer successfully reproduce in the wild to replace the population. Even if they are still breeding, pairs may be inbreeding which can further threaten future viability.

Perhaps more at-heart is the emblematic role koalas have on Australian culture.

"The koala is one of Australia's most recognizable symbols, but its survival hangs in the balance," said the San Diego Zoo. "Formerly thought to be common and widespread, koalas are now vulnerable to extinction across much of its northern range."

In the past, koalas were killed for their coats — between 1919 and 1924 eight million koalas were killed. Today, koalas are threatened by domestic dogs and disease, along with increasing encroachment due to human development, logging and wood harvesting, and droughts and extreme weather associated with climate change.

Though koalas are currently protected by law, almost 80 percent of remaining habitat occurs on privately owned land with very little protection offered under the legislation. This is why the AKF is calling for the need for a Koala Protection Act (KPA).

"I know the Australian public are concerned for the safety of Koalas and are tired of seeing dead Koalas on our roads. It is time for the Government to respect the Koala and protect its habitat," said Tabart.

According to the AKF, the Australian government was required to establish a National Recovery Plan in 2012 but has neglected to do so in the last six years. Framework for KPA is based on the Bald Eagle Act in the U.S., which incorporates both Federal Endangered Species Act and environmental protection policies in place. In part, AKF notes that the American act has been so successful because of political motive to ensure the nation's icon did not go extinct.


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Reply #11 - May 19th, 2019 at 10:36pm
 
Bias_2012 wrote on May 19th, 2019 at 7:22pm:
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I read an article about how they wanted to destroy a bunch of koalas that had been overpopulating a certain region. Yet, we hear articles like this about declining koala numbers nationwide. Why not just relocate thousands of koalas to places that are suitable for them to procreate? Two problems resolved in one go.
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Frank wrote on May 19th, 2019 at 9:27pm:
mothra wrote on May 19th, 2019 at 1:36pm:
Koalas Become 'Functionally Extinct' in Australia With Just 80,000 Left


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' extinction.

"The AKF thinks there are no more than 80,000 Koalas in Australia. This is approximately 1% of the 8 million Koalas that were shot for fur and sent to London between 1890 and 1927," said AKF chairman Deborah Tabart, adding that the population could be as low as 43,000.

The organization has been monitoring koala populations in 128 of Australia's electorates for nearly a decade. Since then, 41 have seen the marsupials go extinct. However, the AKF estimate is much lower than other population predictions, albeit outdated ones. For example, the International Union of Conservation of Nature Red List of Endangered Species lists koalas as "vulnerable" with decreasing numbers, estimating in 2014 that there are between 100,000 and 500,000 mature individuals left in the wild.

So what does functionally extinct mean? The Conversation reports it means that koala populations have declined so far that the species no longer plays a significant role in its ecosystem.

Native only to the eastern side of the continent, an adult koala can eat as much as 1 kilogram of Eucalyptus leaves each night, according to AKF. Eucalyptus is normally poisonous to most species, but koalas have evolved a special bacteria that allow them to break down toxic compounds. Because they only absorb around 25 percent of fiber eaten, important nutrients and other organic material to the forest floor. Functional extinction also means that koalas are can no longer successfully reproduce in the wild to replace the population. Even if they are still breeding, pairs may be inbreeding which can further threaten future viability.

Perhaps more at-heart is the emblematic role koalas have on Australian culture.

"The koala is one of Australia's most recognizable symbols, but its survival hangs in the balance," said the San Diego Zoo. "Formerly thought to be common and widespread, koalas are now vulnerable to extinction across much of its northern range."

In the past, koalas were killed for their coats — between 1919 and 1924 eight million koalas were killed. Today, koalas are threatened by domestic dogs and disease, along with increasing encroachment due to human development, logging and wood harvesting, and droughts and extreme weather associated with climate change.

Though koalas are currently protected by law, almost 80 percent of remaining habitat occurs on privately owned land with very little protection offered under the legislation. This is why the AKF is calling for the need for a Koala Protection Act (KPA).

"I know the Australian public are concerned for the safety of Koalas and are tired of seeing dead Koalas on our roads. It is time for the Government to respect the Koala and protect its habitat," said Tabart.

According to the AKF, the Australian government was required to establish a National Recovery Plan in 2012 but has neglected to do so in the last six years. Framework for KPA is based on the Bald Eagle Act in the U.S., which incorporates both Federal Endangered Species Act and environmental protection policies in place. In part, AKF notes that the American act has been so successful because of political motive to ensure the nation's icon did not go extinct.


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Reply #14 - May 20th, 2019 at 5:27am
 
We used to have a sizable population of kolas on the central coast.

But through years of greenies preventing backfiring, the fuel got to such a high level, that when the inevitably fire broke out, it killed every single one of them.

In the past, they could escape small fires and then repopulate,  as they have done for thousands of years.
But the immense build up of national park and greenie opposition to safe fuel reduction meant that a perfect storm was approaching.
Allowing fire trails to grow over, putting up fences and gates, meant that firefighters could not get to the fires as they burned out of control.

Yes, thanks to greenies and the national ( lock EM out) parks.
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Valkie wrote on May 20th, 2019 at 5:27am:
We used to have a sizable population of kolas on the central coast.

But through years of greenies preventing backfiring, the fuel got to such a high level, that when the inevitably fire broke out, it killed every single one of them.

In the past, they could escape small fires and then repopulate,  as they have done for thousands of years.
But the immense build up of national park and greenie opposition to safe fuel reduction meant that a perfect storm was approaching.
Allowing fire trails to grow over, putting up fences and gates, meant that firefighters could not get to the fires as they burned out of control.

Yes, thanks to greenies and the national ( lock EM out) parks.
We no longer have kolas .



It's development and the increased population / traffic associated with it up here in SEQ.

We rode dirtbikes around SEQ back in the 80s. Our tracks were thin and covered vast areas. I got stopped by cops one day and they fined me. That was the last time I ever stopped for anyone. He told us that we were doing huge damage to the koalas habitat. I tried reasoning explaining that our footprint is so small that we couldn't possibly be killing them. Anyway, that mentality went right through our local council and eventually dirtbikes were outlawed,  however you could still ride a mountain bike on the same tracks.....brain dead greenies.

Then along comes the developer.
Over then next 20yrs, and it is still happening,  the council along with several developers absolutely destroyed the bushland. Our little single tracks were now tarmac roads, some 4 lanes wide. Koalas just dwindled. 5000 critters in 96 to just 1000 or so in 2008 and very hard to find a figure now.
Little greeny groups started up blaming all sorts of things from us dirtbikes, to cats, dogs etc, while most of them lived in the new estates (they weren't in town before that, we all knew each other pretty well) driving their range rovers living in their 200sq house, 2 cats etc etc.

Dirtbikes stopped, little outcrops of bushland were fenced off ( until the developer wanted the land of course) speed limits dropped drastically to the point you had to pay careful attention to the time of day because the speed limit changed, and you bet your left nut the cops were there to remind you of the change with a ticket. You couldn't fart in public without getting a fine yet the koalas still dwindled. These arseholes made so much money off the koala propaganda yet the numbers still decreased and nothing those useless dupes did could stop it.

Councilors are stupid people. They are impractical people with no real living experience. Okay, maybe 1 in 1000 has a brain but the rest are just stupid art class wannabees that most likley never went near a bushland when they grew up. They're just disconnected people. One of the main instigators of the lock down has a street smack bang in the middle of koala central named after her...... Grin


Owell. That's what happens when dumb people get some power. Irrational decisions without any common sense.

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UnSubRocky wrote on May 20th, 2019 at 2:03am:
I read an article about how they wanted to destroy a bunch of koalas that had been overpopulating a certain region. Yet, we hear articles like this about declining koala numbers nationwide. Why not just relocate thousands of koalas to places that are suitable for them to procreate? Two problems resolved in one go.


Kangaroo Island .... a big island... was used as a isolated disease free relocation place and was so successful it is now over populated.
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Gnads wrote on May 20th, 2019 at 8:37am:
UnSubRocky wrote on May 20th, 2019 at 2:03am:
I read an article about how they wanted to destroy a bunch of koalas that had been overpopulating a certain region. Yet, we hear articles like this about declining koala numbers nationwide. Why not just relocate thousands of koalas to places that are suitable for them to procreate? Two problems resolved in one go.


Kangaroo Island .... a big island... was used as a isolated disease free relocation place and was so successful it is now over populated.


In that case, they can successfully relocate koalas to places that require repopulating of koalas.
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UnSubRocky wrote on May 20th, 2019 at 3:34pm:
Gnads wrote on May 20th, 2019 at 8:37am:
UnSubRocky wrote on May 20th, 2019 at 2:03am:
I read an article about how they wanted to destroy a bunch of koalas that had been overpopulating a certain region. Yet, we hear articles like this about declining koala numbers nationwide. Why not just relocate thousands of koalas to places that are suitable for them to procreate? Two problems resolved in one go.


Kangaroo Island .... a big island... was used as a isolated disease free relocation place and was so successful it is now over populated.


In that case, they can successfully relocate koalas to places that require repopulating of koalas.


The Adelaide Hills are presently suffering an overpopulation of Koalas.  The state government is undertaking a trial to use contraceptives to control their population.  IIRC, they were talking about 150,000 Koalas or more in the area.


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I thought someone was saying that koala numbers got below 80,000 for the nation.
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Brian Ross wrote on May 20th, 2019 at 4:08pm:
UnSubRocky wrote on May 20th, 2019 at 3:34pm:
Gnads wrote on May 20th, 2019 at 8:37am:
UnSubRocky wrote on May 20th, 2019 at 2:03am:
I read an article about how they wanted to destroy a bunch of koalas that had been overpopulating a certain region. Yet, we hear articles like this about declining koala numbers nationwide. Why not just relocate thousands of koalas to places that are suitable for them to procreate? Two problems resolved in one go.


Kangaroo Island .... a big island... was used as a isolated disease free relocation place and was so successful it is now over populated.


In that case, they can successfully relocate koalas to places that require repopulating of koalas.


The Adelaide Hills are presently suffering an overpopulation of Koalas.  The state government is undertaking a trial to use contraceptives to control their population.  IIRC, they were talking about 150,000 Koalas or more in the area.


Ozpolitic Professor Gordon is leading a team teaching Koalas to use condoms.
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Reply #21 - May 20th, 2019 at 4:30pm
 
You can see how Politics in this country is somewhat 'unqualified' to be the ruling entity here. I guess it hangs in there via the British and USA.

Floods in one region - drain it via canal systems to a drought stricken region. Simple.
Over-populated region of Koala, move many to a under-populated area. Good for the gene pool too.

Aboriginals always rotated their burn zones and at periods where it lightly impacted on the soil. The animals had more than enough time and 'space' to make it to safety. Such was the 'professional' standard of Aboriginal fires that kept the entire region like a 'Parkland' and yes, they had many 'paths' through-out, some were 20m wide.
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Reply #22 - May 20th, 2019 at 7:07pm
 
Brian Ross wrote on May 20th, 2019 at 4:08pm:
UnSubRocky wrote on May 20th, 2019 at 3:34pm:
Gnads wrote on May 20th, 2019 at 8:37am:
UnSubRocky wrote on May 20th, 2019 at 2:03am:
I read an article about how they wanted to destroy a bunch of koalas that had been overpopulating a certain region. Yet, we hear articles like this about declining koala numbers nationwide. Why not just relocate thousands of koalas to places that are suitable for them to procreate? Two problems resolved in one go.


Kangaroo Island .... a big island... was used as a isolated disease free relocation place and was so successful it is now over populated.


In that case, they can successfully relocate koalas to places that require repopulating of koalas.


The Adelaide Hills are presently suffering an overpopulation of Koalas.  The state government is undertaking a trial to use contraceptives to control their population.  IIRC, they were talking about 150,000 Koalas or more in the area.




The local Chinese restaurant would take care of the problem for free.
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UnSubRocky wrote on May 20th, 2019 at 3:34pm:
Gnads wrote on May 20th, 2019 at 8:37am:
UnSubRocky wrote on May 20th, 2019 at 2:03am:
I read an article about how they wanted to destroy a bunch of koalas that had been overpopulating a certain region. Yet, we hear articles like this about declining koala numbers nationwide. Why not just relocate thousands of koalas to places that are suitable for them to procreate? Two problems resolved in one go.


Kangaroo Island .... a big island... was used as a isolated disease free relocation place and was so successful it is now over populated.


In that case, they can successfully relocate koalas to places that require repopulating of koalas.


Yeah.... only if there are trees left there. Grin
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Re: Koalas Become 'Functionally Extinct' in Australia
Reply #24 - May 20th, 2019 at 7:57pm
 
Brian Ross wrote on May 20th, 2019 at 4:08pm:
UnSubRocky wrote on May 20th, 2019 at 3:34pm:
Gnads wrote on May 20th, 2019 at 8:37am:
UnSubRocky wrote on May 20th, 2019 at 2:03am:
I read an article about how they wanted to destroy a bunch of koalas that had been overpopulating a certain region. Yet, we hear articles like this about declining koala numbers nationwide. Why not just relocate thousands of koalas to places that are suitable for them to procreate? Two problems resolved in one go.


Kangaroo Island .... a big island... was used as a isolated disease free relocation place and was so successful it is now over populated.


In that case, they can successfully relocate koalas to places that require repopulating of koalas.


The Adelaide Hills are presently suffering an overpopulation of Koalas.  The state government is undertaking a trial to use contraceptives to control their population.  IIRC, they were talking about 150,000 Koalas or more in the area.




150,000 in the Adelaide Hills, 27,000 on Kangaroo Island... 2 large populations fairly close together in one state and no doubt in other areas of SA....across Victoria, NSW and QLD.

So despite a decline in populations and habitat nationally ....

I'd say that the OP is functionally Bullshyte.

http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/threatened/publications/factsheet-koa...
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Re: Koalas Become 'Functionally Extinct' in Australia
Reply #25 - May 20th, 2019 at 8:03pm
 
Jasin wrote on May 20th, 2019 at 4:30pm:
You can see how Politics in this country is somewhat 'unqualified' to be the ruling entity here. I guess it hangs in there via the British and USA.

Floods in one region - drain it via canal systems to a drought stricken region. Simple.
Over-populated region of Koala, move many to a under-populated area. Good for the gene pool too.

Aboriginals always rotated their burn zones and at periods where it lightly impacted on the soil. The animals had more than enough time and 'space' to make it to safety. Such was the 'professional' standard of Aboriginal fires that kept the entire region like a 'Parkland' and yes, they had many 'paths' through-out, some were 20m wide.


So you're now suggesting "engineering science building highways" pre- 1770?  Grin Grin
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Re: Koalas Become 'Functionally Extinct' in Australia
Reply #26 - May 20th, 2019 at 9:12pm
 
Gnads wrote on May 20th, 2019 at 7:41pm:
UnSubRocky wrote on May 20th, 2019 at 3:34pm:
Gnads wrote on May 20th, 2019 at 8:37am:
UnSubRocky wrote on May 20th, 2019 at 2:03am:
I read an article about how they wanted to destroy a bunch of koalas that had been overpopulating a certain region. Yet, we hear articles like this about declining koala numbers nationwide. Why not just relocate thousands of koalas to places that are suitable for them to procreate? Two problems resolved in one go.


Kangaroo Island .... a big island... was used as a isolated disease free relocation place and was so successful it is now over populated.


In that case, they can successfully relocate koalas to places that require repopulating of koalas.


Yeah.... only if there are trees left there. Grin


Yeah - very good point.
Koala and wildlife habitats now comprise of just a few acres here and there, where they gotta run the gauntlet across roads and paddocks.
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Re: Koalas Become 'Functionally Extinct' in Australia
Reply #27 - May 20th, 2019 at 9:14pm
 
Gnads wrote on May 20th, 2019 at 8:03pm:
Jasin wrote on May 20th, 2019 at 4:30pm:
You can see how Politics in this country is somewhat 'unqualified' to be the ruling entity here. I guess it hangs in there via the British and USA.

Floods in one region - drain it via canal systems to a drought stricken region. Simple.
Over-populated region of Koala, move many to a under-populated area. Good for the gene pool too.

Aboriginals always rotated their burn zones and at periods where it lightly impacted on the soil. The animals had more than enough time and 'space' to make it to safety. Such was the 'professional' standard of Aboriginal fires that kept the entire region like a 'Parkland' and yes, they had many 'paths' through-out, some were 20m wide.


So you're now suggesting "engineering science building highways" pre- 1770?  Grin Grin

They seem to have better stuff than the wannabe Colonials did at the time.
In fact, if it wasn't for the Whites 'stealing' from the Abos, the Whites and Explorers would have folded.
Whites bit the hands that fed them. What an arsehole culture we were born from here.  Roll Eyes Tongue
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Re: Koalas Become 'Functionally Extinct' in Australia
Reply #28 - May 20th, 2019 at 10:13pm
 
Jasin wrote on May 20th, 2019 at 9:14pm:
Gnads wrote on May 20th, 2019 at 8:03pm:
Jasin wrote on May 20th, 2019 at 4:30pm:
You can see how Politics in this country is somewhat 'unqualified' to be the ruling entity here. I guess it hangs in there via the British and USA.

Floods in one region - drain it via canal systems to a drought stricken region. Simple.
Over-populated region of Koala, move many to a under-populated area. Good for the gene pool too.

Aboriginals always rotated their burn zones and at periods where it lightly impacted on the soil. The animals had more than enough time and 'space' to make it to safety. Such was the 'professional' standard of Aboriginal fires that kept the entire region like a 'Parkland' and yes, they had many 'paths' through-out, some were 20m wide.


So you're now suggesting "engineering science building highways" pre- 1770?  Grin Grin

They seem to have better stuff than the wannabe Colonials did at the time.
In fact, if it wasn't for the Whites 'stealing' from the Abos, the Whites and Explorers would have folded.
Whites bit the hands that fed them. What an arsehole culture we were born from here.  Roll Eyes Tongue


Don't be a self loather.

what they stole was a bit of geographical assistance and botanical knowledge.

Not knowing the country and actually how vast it was couldn't it be expected by the first white explorers that the locals, after 40,000 years might know how to navigate without a GPS?

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