Answer to Dictation 1
The koala is regarded as the epitome of cuddliness.
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Answer to Dictation 2
This lovable marsupial has been moved to the endangered species list.
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Their numbers have been dwindling rapidly due to disease, loss of habitat.
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Koalas have gone from no listing to vulnerable to endangered.
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Koalas risk sliding toward extinction unless there are stronger laws.
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The koala has huge cultural significance for Australia.
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The koala is well known worldwide and is a major draw for Australian zoos.
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It benefited the national tourism industry by over an estimated billion dollars.
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Despite this efforts to protect the koala have been failing.
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Answer to Dictation 10
The bushfires which killed at least 6,400 of the animals were a tipping point.
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