Koalas nearly went extinct before humans arrived, DNA study reveals
A major DNA study has rewritten the koala's evolutionary story, revealing that the species suffered a dramatic population collapse about 100,000 years ago, long before humans arrived in Australia. By
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17 Jul 2026 2 days ago 1 min read
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A major DNA study has rewritten the koala's evolutionary story, revealing that the species suffered a dramatic population collapse about 100,000 years