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Scientists say Australia is facing an extinction crisis, call on PM for stronger laws

A koala mother and joey seeking refuge on a bulldozed logpile near Kin Kin in Queensland

A koala mother and joey seeking refuge on a bulldozed logpile near Kin Kin in Queensland Source: WWF Australia

More than 240 scientists have written to the PM, saying Australia is facing an extinction crisis primarily because of habitat destruction.


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By Greg Dyett

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More than 240 scientists have written to the PM, saying Australia is facing an extinction crisis primarily because of habitat destruction.



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