Australia's koala is now officially endangered. Are koalas becoming extinct? - video explainer

It has finally happened. Australia's globally famous animal, the koala, is officially listed as endangered - a decision both long expected and completely preventable. It comes after the Morrison government last month announced $50m to help the species. While the funding was welcomed by environment groups, Guardian Australia's environment reporter Lisa Cox argues that the funding won't achieve much unless the root causes of the species' decline - habitat loss, disease and climate change - are addressed? Subscribe to Guardian Australia on YouTubeWe know how to save the endangered koala - it starts with protecting habitatKoala listed as endangered after Australian governments fail to halt its decline'A drop in the ocean': government's $50m koala pledge won't tackle root cause of decline Continue reading...