Abstract
Koalas are often labeled as 'fussy' or 'picky' eaters due to the evolutionary adaption allowing them to sense the nutrients and deterrents present in the foliage chemistry of Eucalyptus species. This presentation will showcase the finding from a study that investigated the foliage chemistry of three Eucalyptus species planted on the Port Macquarie Koala Hospitals long-term food plantation Moripo.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 27 May 2023 |
| Event | 3rd National Koala Conference - Port Macquarie Panthers auditorium, Port Macquarie, Australia Duration: 26 May 2023 → 28 May 2023 https://koalahospital.org.au/pages/3rd-national-koala-conference (Conference website) https://drive.google.com/file/d/11lMi0Xtbirpnn1so0EhBDnuCam6SaqlU/view (Program) |
Conference
| Conference | 3rd National Koala Conference |
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| Abbreviated title | The future is in our hands |
| Country/Territory | Australia |
| City | Port Macquarie |
| Period | 26/05/23 → 28/05/23 |
| Other | Koala Conservation Australia (KCA) is hosting the third National Koala Conference 26-28 May. The conference brings together university researchers, wildlife veterinarians and vet nurses, wildlife carers, government agencies, ecologists, policy makers, zookeepers and interested members of the public for three days to hear the latest in koala conservation. 50 speakers, all leaders in their field, will cover a wide array of topics involved in the conservation of koalas. This includes: the effects of climate change on koala populations, pharmacokinetics, tree choice, behaviour, stress hormones, koala genomics and koala milk, immunogenetic structure of populations, microbiomes, chlamydia vaccine, antibiotic resistant bacteria, nutritional status of eucalypts post fires, oxalate nephrosis, retrovirus and much more! CSIRO will host a workshop for all conference participants, on the Federal Government’s monitoring programme on Friday afternoon. A highlight of the conference will be poster presentations plus stands covering such things as the NSW Koala Strategy, International Fund for Animal Welfare’s work and the Koala Smart programme for schools. The conference provides a unique opportunity to be updated on current research and meet and chat with leading koala people from across Australia. |
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