Even moderately hot days raise risk of koala deaths: study

Koalas can endure tough conditions in the Australian bush but prolonged exposure to even moderately hot weather can increase their risk of heat-related death, researchers said on Wednesday. The findings, based on more than 20 years of data of koala rescues, underscore the threat facing not just humans but wildlife as climate change makes heatwaves […] The post Even moderately hot days raise risk of koala deaths: study appeared first on Digital Journal.