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Koalas under attack from cows

Posted by: 3AW Radio | 16 November, 2011 - 10:24 AM
Cows and koalas, why don't they get along?

Cows in Gippsland have been caught trampling koalas to death.

Wildlife Victoria says it's believed the cows are trying to protect their newborn calves.

Amy Amato from Wildlife Victoria says farmers have been reporting more cases of cow attacks.

Scroll down for a video of cows and koalas, and what happens when they meet.

PLAY: Ross and John on the attack of the killer cows

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Blog comments Your Say

  • strange how you edit or just don't publish comments to this blog - embarrassed?

    carolyn Thursday 17 November, 2011 - 10:36 AM
  • Channel 2 showed a program Tuesday night approx 6.30pm regarding a study of cows behaviour (England)
    they were capable of attacking dogs and humans who
    entered the field when they had calves
    Same thing surrounding and trampling

    Heather Kerr Thursday 17 November, 2011 - 10:16 AM
  • NO TREE NO ME

    col Wednesday 16 November, 2011 - 10:40 AM

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