I just read a few headlines who say koalas have been declared functionally extinct

because recent fire in Australia have killed 80% of their habitat. this breaks my heart.

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According to this article they aren't, but they are endagered and have been already for quite a while, despite the bush fires.
https://www.cnet.com/news/koalas-are-not-functionally-extinct-but-they-need-our-help/