Koalas could be extinct in NSW by 2050 unless urgent action is taken. Queensland's koala population has dropped by at least 50% since 2001 due to deforestation, drought and bushfires. Koala populations in both states, along with those in the ACT, were listed as vulnerable in 2012.

Will koalas be extinct in 2050?

Unless the Australian government moves immediately to counteract the effects of drought, urbanization and habitat devastation, koalas may become extinct in New South Wales (NSW) by 2050.

What happens if all koalas go extinct?

Koalas live in Australia. They like to live/ sleep in tall gum trees. They use certain trees just to rest in. ... If there are to many koalas for the grouping of trees, the koalas will start dying and/or get diseases run out of food.