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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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koalas
What
A major genetic study found that koalas almost became extinct about 100,000 years ago because of major climate changes.
When
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:37:00 GMT · 15h 20m ago
Where
Australia ·
Why
Major climate changes caused the near extinction event.
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How this affects you
The study reveals a significant past population bottleneck for koalas, indicating their resilience to past environmental pressures. This genetic insight provides context for current conservation efforts.
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3 events in this thread- Currently Reading15h 20m agoA major genetic study found that koalas almost became extinct about 100,000 years ago because of major climate changes.
- Health & Science15h 20m agoDNA analysis suggests koalas nearly went extinct approximately 100,000 years ago.Open article
- Health & Science15h 20m agoDNA analysis of 457 koalas indicates the species experienced a near-extinction event approximately 100,000 years ago.Open article
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