A total of 686 koalas were found to be in poor health and were humanely put down by veterinarians in consultation with koala experts and animal welfare personnel. Photo: Reuters A total of 686 koalas were found to be in poor health and were humanely put down by veterinarians in consultation with koala experts and animal welfare personnel. Photo: Reuters
A total of 686 koalas were found to be in poor health and were humanely put down by veterinarians in consultation with koala experts and animal welfare personnel. Photo: Reuters
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Nearly 700 koalas euthanised because of overpopulation in southeastern Australia

AFP

Updated: 7:56am, 5 Mar, 2015

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A total of 686 koalas were found to be in poor health and were humanely put down by veterinarians in consultation with koala experts and animal welfare personnel. Photo: Reuters A total of 686 koalas were found to be in poor health and were humanely put down by veterinarians in consultation with koala experts and animal welfare personnel. Photo: Reuters
A total of 686 koalas were found to be in poor health and were humanely put down by veterinarians in consultation with koala experts and animal welfare personnel. Photo: Reuters
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