Koalas Struggle With Effects Of Climate Change.
By Jim • Apr 7th, 2008 • Category: Latest Green News
Australia’s unique tree-dwelling koalas may become a victim of climate change, new research reported on Saturday shows.
Australian scientists say that eucalyptus leaves, the staple diet of koalas and other animals, could become inedible because of climate change.
“What we’re seeing, essentially, is that the staple diet of these animals is being turned to leather,” Australian National University science professor Bill Foley was quoted as saying in the Weekend Australian.
“Life is set to become extremely difficult for these animals.”
Increased carbon dioxide reduced nitrogen and other nutrients in eucalyptus leaves and boosted tannins, a naturally occurring toxin, greenhouse experiments by James Cook University researcher Ivan Lawler found.
Jim is a full time video games journalist/geek, and the recent birth of his son has made him rethink his entire attitude regarding the environment and the future of the planet. Jim is MYG's resident news hound, so if you have a story please drop him an email.
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