The plight of NSW koalas
WildlifeThe number of koalas in NSW is plummeting because of road collisions, dog attacks and land clearing.
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Top Aussie animal science stories of 2016
WildlifeThere’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.
Koalas seen in Mt Kembla for first time in 70 years
NewsEight koalas have been sighted in Mount Kembla, in the NSW Illawarra region, where they haven’t been seen in more than 70 years.
New koala genome bank aims to end chlamydia epidemic
NewsA new $1.8 million koala breeding program in Queensland will create a chlamydia-free gene bank to revitalise the region’s dwindling population.
Meet Bowie, the koala with a special eye oddity
NewsThe Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital recently admitted Bowie, a koala with an extremely rare genetic condition.
VIDEO: Peta the koala’s physiotherapy
NewsAfter being struck by a car, Peta is regaining her strength to go back out to the wild.
First koala joey makes debut at Australia Zoo
NewsThis is the first koala joey born this season at Australia Zoo in Queensland.
VIDEO: Three’s company for this busy koala mum
WildlifeMeet Jill, the busiest koala mum at the Australian Reptile Park and resident wet-nurse for three joeys, only one of which is hers!
Unravelling the mystery of koalas on St Bees Island
WildlifeThese introduced species are behaving in mysterious ways on the small tropical island of St Bees, off the coast of Mackay, Queensland
Koala joey makes first appearance at Taronga Zoo
NewsThis little female koala joey is the first one born this season at Taronga Zoo