Bureau of Meteorology latest: South Brisbane's April days are getting warmer

Dr Christa Pudmenzky discusses south Brisbane's warming April days. Plus, how do rising temperatures impact Brisbane's koalas?

Data from the Bureau of Meteorology suggests south Brisbane's temperatures are rising.

A typical April day in south Brisbane is more than 27 degrees - one degree warmer compared to the mid-1980s.

This may not seem like much, but small changes in the climate can affect the health of our native wildlife.

Voices from your community

Brisbane City resident Tom Erslech noticed the impact of warming temperatures on local bushland.

"It feels as though temperatures have become hotter," he said.

"(The heat) peaks earlier in summer and stays constantly hot into autumn.

"Bushland has become drier and is more impacted by fires."

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Did you know?

Koalas are picky when it comes to their diet - only eating from specific types of eucalyptus trees.

Slight increases in temperature can impact these eucalypts' ability to produce healthy gum leaves, leaving koalas without the water and nutrients they need to thrive.

As a result, our furry friends may begin to look for food in new areas, making them vulnerable to predators and at risk when crossing roads

Want more information on how your climate is changing? Check out last week's article here.

Dr Christa Pudmenzky is a climate scientist at the University of Southern Queensland.

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