A new study published in Science is challenging long-held assumptions about how we measure genetic risk in endangered species ...

If you follow media coverage of koalas, you could be forgiven for feeling confused. Recent stories describe a “koala paradox” ...

As koalas in southern Australia have grown from a few hundred to almost half a million, the marsupials show signs of ...

Koalas’ population comeback may be doing more than boosting numbers—it could also be rebuilding their lost genetic diversity.

It's long been assumed that koalas in southern Australia are genetically unhealthy. A new study finds they're actually recovering, changing how scientists look at genetic risks.

A new study reveals that habitat fragmentation can lead to sudden "tipping points" where a species' genetic health ...

Koalas suffered a massive population decline that left them with dangerously low genetic diversity. However, new genomic ...

Some koalas may recover their genes after major population crashes. Growing koala populations may rebuild genetic strength ...

SAN DIEGO — New research published in the journal Nature is shedding light on an alarming loss in biodiversity amongst animals in the wild. It’s the first comprehensive global analysis of genetic ...

Baobabs are among the most iconic trees on Earth. They store water in their bottle-shaped trunks during the raining season.