'No tree ... no me'; Australians go out on a limb to save the koala
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Recent findings suggest that koala survival is dependent upon the koala population's social stability, prompting conservationists to lobby the Australian government for improved protection. The article describes how deforestation may disrupt koala society, thereby contributing to its declining population.
Publication Name: Wildlife Conservation
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 1048-4949
Year: 1999
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On safari ... in the Bush
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The experience of visiting Busch Gardems om Tampa, FL, is described, focusing on the animals that populate the 15-acre Edge of Africa site. Topics include how zookeepers help such animals as lions, baboons, and hyenas keep their native skills; and the Serengeti safari truck tour for visitors.
Publication Name: Wildlife Conservation
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 1048-4949
Year: 2001
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Welcome to the swamp: canoe, canoe at the Brevard Zoo
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A description of the Brevard Zoo in Melbourne, FL, is provided, focusing on its canoeing and kayaking tours through wetland areas. The tours allow visitors to have a wilderness experience with minimal impact on sensitive ecosystems.
Publication Name: Wildlife Conservation
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 1048-4949
Year: 2000
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