It is always with sadness that I stop to reflect on biodiversity. My species has done such an all pervasive job of removing and altering the habitat of our fellow species that so many of them have been driven to extinction and many more are on the brink. In fact the sixth great extinction is happening now at our hands.
Queensland has a worse record than the other states combined. At last count we were responsible for 53% of plant and animal extinctions. In many cases we have eradicated species before we have even mapped their presence.
South-east Queensland is a biodiversity hotspot. It is also trying to accommodate the major population flow in Australia. Over 1000 people per week have been moving here for many years. We have lost 50% of our koala population in the last three years. Does that mean in three years hence they will all be gone?
I'm trying to find something positive to say on this topic of biodiversity.
If anyone can help me find the words, I welcome your response.
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