Which of these statements is true about koalas?
- All of these
- Keeping a koala as a pet is legal in the USA.
- They were nearly erased from the planet due to hunting in the early 20th century.
- In August 1927, 100 000 koalas were killed.
Answer
The correct answer is C) They were nearly erased from the planet due to hunting in the early 20th century..
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