Podcast: NPR series - No Space, Mate: Koalas' Habitat Under Threat

NPR
Initial Publication Date: July 2, 2015

Summary

5:28 minutes

NPR series, Published: August 4, 2012

Stuart Cohen explores how the koalas are losing much of their habitat in Australia, even though they bring in a lot of money for Australia through being an attraction and mascot for Australia.


Learning Goals

This material wants to bring to light how endangered koalas are becoming because of habitat loss and destruction in Australia.

Context for Use

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Description and Teaching Materials

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Teaching Notes and Tips

This material can be used to open discussion about animals can experience habitat loss for many different reasons, many of which are rooted in human greed.

Assessment

Assessment is at the discretion of the educator and how this material is applied.

References and Resources

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Citation

(2012). Podcast: NPR series - No Space, Mate: Koalas' Habitat Under Threat.http://www.npr.org/2012/08/04/157789926/no-space-mate-koalas-habitat-under-threat