Australia koalas ‘on verge of extinction’

MPs say koalas will become extinct in New South Wales within 30 years unless urgent action is taken to protect them.

A dire warning has been issued about one of Australia’s best-loved animals.

Members of Parliament say koalas will become extinct in New South Wales within 30 years unless urgent action is taken to protect them.

The marsupials are being wiped out along with the eucalyptus tree leaves they eat

Al Jazeera’s Victoria Gatenby reports.