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DNA analysis suggests koalas nearly went extinct approximately 100,000 years ago.

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koalas
What
DNA analysis suggests koalas nearly went extinct approximately 100,000 years ago.
When
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:37:00 GMT · 19h 29m ago
Where
Australia ·
Why
Major climate changes caused the near extinction event.
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The study reveals a significant past population bottleneck for koalas, predating human arrival in Australia, indicating resilience to ancient environmental pressures.

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    A major genetic study found that koalas almost became extinct about 100,000 years ago because of major climate changes.
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    DNA analysis suggests koalas nearly went extinct approximately 100,000 years ago.
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    DNA analysis of 457 koalas indicates the species experienced a near-extinction event approximately 100,000 years ago.
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