Australia

Koala Chlamydia: Australia’s Silent Epidemic Gets a Vaccine

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Koala Chlamydia Vaccine Approved: Australia's Battle Against a Killer Epidemic

In the sprawling, eucalyptus-scented wilderness of Australia, a silent crisis has been unfolding for decades. It’s a story of a beloved national icon, the koala, facing a devastating epidemic that threatens its very existence. The culprit? A persistent and often deadly strain of Chlamydia. But today, a beacon of hope shines through: Australia has approved … Read more

The Great Emu War: When Australia Declared War on Birds (and Lost!)

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The Great Emu War: Australia's Humiliating Battle Against Birds

Picture this scenario: the year is 1932. The Australian outback, vast and unforgiving, is facing an invasion. Not of soldiers or tanks, but of feathered adversaries – a colossal population of emus, numbering in the tens of thousands. These flightless giants, with their powerful legs and insatiable appetites, were descending upon the farmlands of Western … Read more