Chlamydia is a disease of humans and animals, too. Now comes word that chlamydia are spreading across Australia's koala prostates, causing infertility in the females, and threatening the species with extinction.

The existence of koala prostate chlamydia infection is not news. However, the phenomenon has now apparently reached epidemic proportions to a degree that threatens the furry marsupial with extinction within 30 years. Because there is no vaccine for chlamdia, veteranarians are working feverishly to develop a solution that will keep Australia's national symbol soundly sleeping in the trees.

We will bring you updates as they come in. Stay tuned.