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Koalas Spend only 1% of Their Lives on the Ground—but It's Killing Them

AUSTRALIA, JUL 9 – Koalas spend just 10 minutes daily on the ground where 66% of deaths occur from dog attacks and vehicle strikes, highlighting risks linked to habitat fragmentation, researchers said.

  • On July 9, 2025, researchers led by Gabriella Sparkes presented a study in Antwerp, Belgium, documenting wild koalas' ground movements.
  • The study arose from little knowledge about koalas' ground behavior amid rapid population decline caused by habitat loss and fragmentation.
  • Using GPS collars and accelerometers, the team found koalas spend less than 1% of their day on the ground, about 10 minutes nightly in 2–3 visits.
  • Although koalas spend only a small amount of time on the ground, the majority of their documented fatalities happen during these periods, primarily due to attacks by dogs and collisions with vehicles, underscoring a significant risk during their terrestrial activity.
  • These findings suggest that improving habitat connectivity and reducing ground travel could aid koala conservation and reduce fatalities in fragmented landscapes.
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According to one study, two thirds of all known Koala deaths are due to short stays on the ground. Human beings also make the life of Koalas more dangerous

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According to one study, Koalas spend less than one percent of their time on the ground. These few minutes are often fatal. There are two main reasons for this.

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wissenschaft.de broke the news in on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
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