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EPISODE · Jun 24, 2021 · 1H 3M

Allan McKinnon: Koala Conservation & Wildlife Habitat Protection

from Radio FM88 Australia · host Jeffrey Shaw, Elisa Hererra, Priti Pauline, and Zoe

Dive into this powerful episode of Dreaming The New Dream with hosts Julia Chai and Jeffrey Shaw, featuring Allan McKinnon – Master of Veterinary Science, former National Manager for Animal Welfare (NZ), Queensland's first Animal Welfare Officer, and longtime veterinarian at Moggill Koala Hospital. Allan shares decades of frontline insights: Koala crises: Habitat fragmentation from urban development, territorial challenges, relocation failures, and stress-induced diseases like chlamydiaEpidemiology of wildlife diseases: Hendra virus, Lyssa virus from flying foxes, and lessons from Mad Cow DiseaseSuccess stories: Northern Hairy-Nosed Wombat and Proserpine Rock Wallaby relocations, marine turtle research amid pollutionSolutions: Habitat corridors, regenerative agriculture, rewilding, and community involvement in wildlife rescueCritiques of intensive farming, live exports, feedlots, and climate impacts on species (e.g., nutrient-poor leaves for koalas, temperature-affected turtle sex ratios)Essential for animal lovers, conservationists, environmental advocates, and anyone passionate about protecting Australian wildlife, ethical farming, and ecological healing.Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction & Welcoming Alan McKinnon00:07 - Alan's Veterinary Background & Animal Welfare Roles02:32 - Koala Habitat Loss, Fragmentation & Relocation Challenges13:35 - Government Policies, Offsets & Community Actions19:01 - Climate Change, Feral Animals & Rewilding Solutions30:03 - Developer Impacts, Regenerative Farming & Natural Methods38:00 - Stress, Disease in Koalas (Chlamydia) & Epidemiology41:26 - Live Exports, Intensive Farming & Ethical Concerns48:00 - Alternatives: Youth Activism, Cooperatives & Turtle Research57:05 - Koala Rescue Advice & Closing Thoughts1:03:28 - EndWatch or listen to new episodes live every week: YouTube | Facebook | X | Alexa (“Play Radio FM88 Australia”)Support the Show: Donate at https://radiofm88.com.au/donate-now/Support the station: https://radiofm88.com.auHosted by: Jeffrey Shaw (jeffreyshaw.com.au) & Julia Chai (mindsease.com.au)#AllanMcKinnon #KoalaConservation #AustralianWildlife #HabitatProtection #AnimalWelfare #RegenerativeAgriculture #Rewilding #WildlifeRescue #ClimateChangeWildlife #MoggillKoalaHospital #RadioFM88Australia #DreamingTheNewDream #JeffreyShaw #JuliaChai

Dive into this powerful episode of Dreaming The New Dream with hosts Julia Chai and Jeffrey Shaw, featuring Allan McKinnon – Master of Veterinary Science, former National Manager for Animal Welfare (NZ), Queensland's first Animal Welfare Officer, and longtime veterinarian at Moggill Koala Hospital. Allan shares decades of frontline insights: Koala crises: Habitat fragmentation from urban development, territorial challenges, relocation failures, and stress-induced diseases like chlamydiaEpidemiology of wildlife diseases: Hendra virus, Lyssa virus from flying foxes, and lessons from Mad Cow DiseaseSuccess stories: Northern Hairy-Nosed Wombat and Proserpine Rock Wallaby relocations, marine turtle research amid pollutionSolutions: Habitat corridors, regenerative agriculture, rewilding, and community involvement in wildlife rescueCritiques of intensive farming, live exports, feedlots, and climate impacts on species (e.g., nutrient-poor leaves for koalas, temperature-affected turtle sex ratios)Essential for animal lovers, conservationists, environmental advocates, and anyone passionate about protecting Australian wildlife, ethical farming, and ecological healing.Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction & Welcoming Alan McKinnon00:07 - Alan's Veterinary Background & Animal Welfare Roles02:32 - Koala Habitat Loss, Fragmentation & Relocation Challenges13:35 - Government Policies, Offsets & Community Actions19:01 - Climate Change, Feral Animals & Rewilding Solutions30:03 - Developer Impacts, Regenerative Farming & Natural Methods38:00 - Stress, Disease in Koalas (Chlamydia) & Epidemiology41:26 - Live Exports, Intensive Farming & Ethical Concerns48:00 - Alternatives: Youth Activism, Cooperatives & Turtle Research57:05 - Koala Rescue Advice & Closing Thoughts1:03:28 - EndWatch or listen to new episodes live every week: YouTube | Facebook | X | Alexa (“Play Radio FM88 Australia”)Support the Show: Donate at https://radiofm88.com.au/donate-now/Support the station: https://radiofm88.com.auHosted by: Jeffrey Shaw (jeffreyshaw.com.au) & Julia Chai (mindsease.com.au)#AllanMcKinnon #KoalaConservation #AustralianWildlife #HabitatProtection #AnimalWelfare #RegenerativeAgriculture #Rewilding #WildlifeRescue #ClimateChangeWildlife #MoggillKoalaHospital #RadioFM88Australia #DreamingTheNewDream #JeffreyShaw #JuliaChai

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