University of Queensland: Koala Stress Linked to Disease Threat
September 23, 2025
September 23, 2025
BRISBANE, Australia, Sept. 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Queensland issued the following news:
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Koala stress linked to disease threat
Key points
* The study confirms the biggest threats facing koalas of habitat loss and disease are connected.
* Koalas with high levels of stress hormone had high retrovirus levels, increasing their risk of chlamydial infection.
* The results indicate koala conservation efforts sh . . .
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Koala stress linked to disease threat
Key points
* The study confirms the biggest threats facing koalas of habitat loss and disease are connected.
* Koalas with high levels of stress hormone had high retrovirus levels, increasing their risk of chlamydial infection.
* The results indicate koala conservation efforts sh . . .