Australia is rallying its citizens to become wildlife warriors! 🌏 The nation’s iconic koalas – those fuzzy ambassadors of cuteness – are getting a high-tech population check, and you could help. The CSIRO (Australia’s national science agency) just dropped the Koala Spotter app, urging people to log sightings and snaps of koalas in their area. 🦘
Why the koala count? These marsupials face habitat loss and climate threats, but experts say existing data is patchy. 'Every recorded sighting matters,' says a CSIRO spokesperson. 'This isn’t just science – it’s about protecting a national treasure.' 📊
How to join the mission: 👇
1. Download the free app
2. Report koalas (alive or even sadly deceased)
3. Add details like location and behavior
4. Share pics for AI verification
The project blends tech and community power – think Pokémon Go, but for conservation. 💡 Perfect for students, adventurers, or anyone who’s ever squealed 'Look, a koala!' while hiking. Let’s make this the most wholesome crowd-sourced data ever!
Reference(s):
cgtn.com