Chlamydia epidemic threatens koalas' survival in Australia, with up to 60% infected in some areas.

A chlamydia epidemic is severely threatening koalas in Australia, causing sterility and death. Up to 60% of koalas in some areas are infected, risking the species' survival. The Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary has treated affected koalas for over a decade, but faces financial and regulatory hurdles. Researchers at Queensland University of Technology are developing a vaccine, which could help save the koalas, though challenges remain in its implementation.

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