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New genetic data reveals five distinct koala groups
The most comprehensive genetic assessment of Australia’s koala populations has revealed population clusters are hindering the genetic diversity needed for the species to survive.
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Koalas have been officially listed as endangered in NSW, Qld and ACT
The conservation status of the koalas has been downgraded to endangered, from vulnerable, in NSW, Queensland and the ACT, by the federal government.
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Koalas in rapid decline around Australia
The Australian Koala Foundation says the nation’s most iconic marsupial is in rapid decline with populations diminishing in every region.
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Koalas badly burned in Victorian bushfires finally return home following recovery
Fourteen koalas injured during last summer’s devastating Victorian bushfires have finally returned home.
History & Culture
‘Expect the unexpected’: Koala rescued after scaling NSW lighthouse
Well, you don’t see this every day. A lighthouse keeper came back from a night swim to see a koala scaling the tower.
Wildlife
The plight of NSW koalas
The number of koalas in NSW is plummeting because of road collisions, dog attacks and land clearing.
Wildlife
Top Aussie animal science stories of 2016
There’s still so much to learn about – and from – our unique wildlife. Here are some of this year’s top new discoveries involving Australia’s iconic animals.
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Koalas seen in Mt Kembla for first time in 70 years
Eight koalas have been sighted in Mount Kembla, in the NSW Illawarra region, where they haven’t been seen in more than 70 years.
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New koala genome bank aims to end chlamydia epidemic
A new $1.8 million koala breeding program in Queensland will create a chlamydia-free gene bank to revitalise the region’s dwindling population.
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Meet Bowie, the koala with a special eye oddity
The Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital recently admitted Bowie, a koala with an extremely rare genetic condition.