Koalas Nearly Went Extinct 100,000 Years Ago Due to Ice Ages, DNA Study Finds
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·1 viewsA new genetic study reveals that koalas came close to extinction around 100,000 years ago, long before humans arrived in Australia. Scientists reached this conclusion by analyzing koala genomes, which showed evidence of severe population decline. The research indicates that ice age climate shifts were the primary driver of this ancient crisis. Today, however, koalas face a very different set of threats largely caused by human activity. Researchers say the findings highlight the urgent need for stronger conservation efforts to protect the species.
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