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New genetic evidence suggests the decline of koalas began about 100,000 years ago due to climate shifts, rather than human activity.
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Who
researchers at the University of Sydney and Texas A&M, Toby Kovacs
What
New genetic evidence suggests the decline of koalas began about 100,000 years ago due to climate shifts, rather than human activity.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:28:00 GMT · 3h 1m ago
Where
Australia ·
Why
Climate shifts and drying conditions across Australia caused a major population crash for koalas approximately 100,000 years ago.
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How this affects you
This finding changes understanding of koala conservation, indicating their DNA might reveal resilience to past climate-driven bottlenecks and the limited room for additional pressure from human-caused threats like habitat destruction and disease. Better genetic tracking could aid conservation decisions to prevent further population decline.
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- Health & Science3h 1m agoNew genetic evidence suggests the decline of koala populations began approximately 100,000 years ago due to climate shifts, predating human arrival in Australia.Open article