00:00why do most koalas in australia suffer from chlamydia the story begins with history and
00:05evolution scientists suspect the infection originally spilled over decades ago from
00:10livestock and cattle brought to australia by settlers don't forget to subscribe to the channel
00:15and turn on the notification bell so you don't miss any new updates but the main reason behind
00:20its devastating spread today lies in the koalas diet and lifestyle koalas feed exclusively on
00:27tough eucalyptus leaves a meal that is nutrient poor and toxic leaving their immune system
00:33constantly weak and stressed when you add the pressures of habitat loss and climate change
00:38the bacteria thrives spreading easily through mating or from mother to joey during nursing
00:44the good news scientists are actively working on dna vaccines to protect this iconic adorable
00:51creature from extinction
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