Fighting to save Australia's koalas

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Fighting to save Australia's koalas

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Will the iconic koala be able to survive after Australia's recent bushfires left the country's vast wildlife population in peril? Guest: Bernard Lagan, Australia Correspondent at The Times Host: Manveen Rana See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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