ava on Nostr: Feeling grateful that I got to hug a koala at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary 🫂🐨 ...
Feeling grateful that I got to hug a koala at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary 🫂🐨
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3ge1vn783eo
I agree with Steve Irwin who went on the record to argue that these experiences help conservation efforts.
**“When people touch an animal, the animal touches their heart. And instantly, we’ve won them over to the conservation of that species,” the late conservationist once said.**
And the Queensland government say there are clear rules around this. For starters, the koalas cannot be used for photography for more than three days in a row before they’re required to have a day off.
They can only be on duty for 30 minutes a day, and a total of 180 minutes each week. And females with joeys must not be handled by the public.
“I used to joke, as the environment minister, that our koalas have the best union around,” said Queensland Premier Steven Miles.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3ge1vn783eo
I agree with Steve Irwin who went on the record to argue that these experiences help conservation efforts.
**“When people touch an animal, the animal touches their heart. And instantly, we’ve won them over to the conservation of that species,” the late conservationist once said.**
And the Queensland government say there are clear rules around this. For starters, the koalas cannot be used for photography for more than three days in a row before they’re required to have a day off.
They can only be on duty for 30 minutes a day, and a total of 180 minutes each week. And females with joeys must not be handled by the public.
“I used to joke, as the environment minister, that our koalas have the best union around,” said Queensland Premier Steven Miles.