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From: Understanding the dynamics of physiological impacts of environmental stressors on Australian marsupials, focus on the koala (Phascolarctos cinereus)

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Clinical cases of koalas (N = 225) presented for treatment at a wildlife rescue facility in South Australia from November 2013–December 2014. Many patients presented with multiple conditions reflected in the tabled number of diagnosed condition versus patient numbers. Clearly in SA the major challenge for koalas is oxalate nephrosis, heat stress, car impacts and particularly for males dog attack. Unknown and trauma cases are well represented, many indicative of injuries sustained during dog attack or car collision and had these been included a more profound effect would have been shown. C = confirmed; U = unconfirmed

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