Although they seemed to have fewer threats compared to Amur tigers or Amazonian tapirs, the reality is sadder - deforestation is increasing and koalas are becoming victims of this process.
This was the case with a little koala named Joey, whose mother fell from a tree and collapsed while trying to save herself.
As reported: Popularni.live
Veterinarians, with heavy hearts, decided to euthanize her - they had no chance of saving the adult koala.
And little Joey, who had spent 150 days in her mother's pouch, had just started to emerge with her.
She would never have survived on her own, but one chance was not too good. But the doctors couldn't euthanize another koala.
Joey shook her broken leg, so she had to get a bandage. Joey is practically helpless, unable to leave the toy specially brought for her.
But the baby must be fed and kept warm, so she is occasionally placed on a towel. This is difficult, but people feel responsible for Joey.
It will take at least a year before the koala joey becomes, if not an adult, at least strong enough to take care of itself.
Only then can they release her into the wild, not before. Meanwhile, photos and videos of Joey have gone viral.
It may draw attention to the problem of deforestation that has affected all creatures on all continents.
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