Hands off the koala: why cuddling Australia’s iconic marsupial could soon be a thing of the past

Countless famous faces have been snapped snuggling up to koalas in Australia. But it’s a practice animal activists hope will become extinct

From Taylor Swift to King Charles, cuddling a koala in Australia has long been a bucket-list item for celebrities, politicians and tourists alike.

But the activity may be going the way of the dinosaur, as animal activists label it “outdated” while calling for a ban, and a growing number of zoos jettison the practice in favour of more hands-off experiences.

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