Koalafied Tree Hugger
by Bonny Puckett
Title
Koalafied Tree Hugger
Artist
Bonny Puckett
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
A koala holds tightly to a tree within an enclosure at the San Diego Zoo. Native to Australia, this marsupials population has been left extremely vulnerable due to inadequate protections. Their numbers continue to diminish at an alarming rate. Believed to have numbered between 8-10 million at the start of the 20th century, in 2022 the Austrailian Koala Foundation estimated there are less than 58,000 remaining in the wild. The organization is making a plea to have them classified as "Critically Endangered" and have appropriate protections put in place for their safety and the recovery of the species. This rapid population decline has fueled by over hunting, injury, disease and loss of habitat from deforestation, overdevelopment and wild fires.
You too can be a tree hugger. By purchasing prints and products featuring this image, you will be supporting wildlife conservation and the protection of Koalas.
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January 27th, 2023
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Comments (53)
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your fantastic photographic art has been chosen as a Camera Art Group feature! You are invited to archive your work in the feature archive discussion. There are many other discussions in the group where you can promote your art even further more.
Patti Deters
So cute - he looks a bit smug like he's hiding a secret - nicely done! ♥ L/F (from LADY PHOTOGRAPHERS AND ARTISTS group discussion.)
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