Baby Koalas May Be Dying Because of Bad Microbiomes
<p>There are some animals in this world that are frightening and scary. Others that, even though it’s almost certainly a bad idea, you just want to hug.</p>
<p>For me, koalas fall firmly into that second category. I’m certain that they won’t be anywhere near as soft and appealing as they look (apparently their fur feels like <a href="https://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/koala" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">coarse sheep wool</a>), but the urge is undeniable!</p>
<p>Most of us know a few things about koalas; they live in Australia, their diet is comprised almost exclusively of eucalyptus leaves (they’ll occasionally eat other leaves), and they <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drop_bear" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">drop out of trees</a> onto the heads of unsuspecting tourists, killing them instantly.</p>
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