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Victorian Government Approves Controversial Koala Aerial Culling

4/24/2025

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The Victorian government has greenlit the controversial aerial culling of more than 700 koalas in Budj Bim National Park, driven by post-fire distress. Critics decry this method as inhumane and ineffective, challenging the reliability of helicopter health assessments. Wildlife advocates are calling for transparency and humane alternatives, raising urgent concerns for animal welfare.

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The Victorian government has greenlit the controversial aerial culling of more than 700 koalas in Budj Bim National Park, driven by post-fire distress. Critics decry this method as inhumane and ineffective, challenging the reliability of helicopter health assessments. Wildlife advocates are calling for transparency and humane alternatives, raising urgent concerns for animal welfare.