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Koalas Show Genetic Bottlenecks Don't Doom Species
Planet Wins18h ago

Koalas Show Genetic Bottlenecks Don't Doom Species

Australian koalas are rewriting the rules of genetics by bouncing back from near-extinction with surprising genetic diversity. Their recovery offers hope for endangered species worldwide facing similar threats.

Scientific American2 min read
50-Year Dream: Bridge Becomes Wildlife Corridor Over M1
Planet WinsFeb 22

50-Year Dream: Bridge Becomes Wildlife Corridor Over M1

A forgotten bridge over Australia's busy Princes Motorway is being transformed into a wildlife crossing, fulfilling a conservation dream first imagined in 1974. Koalas, wombats, and possums will soon safely reconnect across habitats split by 40,000 daily vehicles.

ABC Australia2 min read
Rescue Dog Leo Now Saves Australian Koalas
Community HeroesJan 27

Rescue Dog Leo Now Saves Australian Koalas

A scrappy puppy found wandering the streets of Rockhampton just earned his dream job: helping scientists track endangered koalas across central Queensland. Six-month-old Leo went from the pound to becoming part of the region's first conservation detection dog team. #

ABC Australia2 min read
Kangaroo Island Roars Back After Black Summer Fires
Planet WinsJan 22

Kangaroo Island Roars Back After Black Summer Fires

Six years after catastrophic wildfires scorched nearly half of Kangaroo Island, Australia's beloved nature paradise is thriving again with wildlife rebounding and tourism booming. Koalas, sea lions, and rare marsupials now flourish across rejuvenated landscapes that once seemed lost forever.

Google News - Wildlife Recovery3 min read
South Australia's Koalas Thrive After Near Extinction
VideosJan 22

South Australia's Koalas Thrive After Near Extinction

A century after nearly vanishing, koalas in South Australia are making an incredible comeback thanks to a bold conservation effort that started with just 18 animals. Now researchers are working to ensure this success story continues for generations to come.

SBS Australia2 min read
Scientists Find Humane Fix for Australia's Koala Boom
SolutionsJan 20

Scientists Find Humane Fix for Australia's Koala Boom

Researchers have solved a conservation puzzle in South Australia, where koalas are thriving so well they're threatening their own forests. A new fertility control plan could protect both the beloved animals and their habitat without culling or relocation.

Phys.org2 min read