AUSSIE Ark has achieved a nationally and globally significant outcome with the koalas residing in the Barrington Tops Wildlife Sanctuary.
Aussie Ark, Ecosure and Endeavour Veterinary Ecology (EVE) began their journey in November last year, when the team captured and vet checked the eight koalas living ‘wild’ in the sanctuary.
All koalas were recently recaptured and retested to affirm all the animals were still chlamydia-free with the highly infectious disease having a devastating impact resulting in blindness, infertility and even death.
The program is now a blueprint for koala management nationwide, with the Sanctuary’s cohort considered one of most genetically viable and valuable in Australia.
Discover more about Gerbert, Blue, Manna, Scribbs, Flora, Grevillea, Banksia and Gymea, who reside in the 400-hectare Barrington Wildlife Sanctuary by visiting www.facebook.com/AussieArk
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