Conservation Status
This section examines the conservation status of koalas and wombats, highlighting the challenges these animals in Australia face.
Koala Conservation Status
According to the Australian Koala Foundation:
- Koalas are considered "functionally extinct"
- Approximately 80,000 koalas remain on the continent
- This population is deemed insufficient to ensure the species' long-term survival
Highlight: The concept of "functional extinction" suggests that while koalas still exist, their numbers are too low to maintain a viable population in the wild.
Wombat Conservation Status
The conservation status varies among wombat species:
- The northern hairy-nosed wombat is critically endangered
Only about 100 individuals remain in a protected reserve
- The other two wombat species are not currently threatened with extinction
Vocabulary: "Species protection" refers to legal measures taken to preserve endangered species and their habitats.
Taiwanese Macaque Conservation
The document notes a lack of specific information about the conservation status of Taiwanese macaques. However, it mentions that Taiwan has been protecting these monkeys from various threats for over two decades, suggesting ongoing conservation efforts.
Highlight: The absence of information about Taiwanese macaque conservation status in an Australian wildlife context underscores the focus on native Australian species in the document.
