Koala population collapse occurred prior to human arrival, DNA research shows
Researchers from the University of Sydney conducted a genomic analysis of koala evolution, discovering that the species experienced a major population drop roughly 100,000 years ago, long before humans reached Australia. The findings indicate that modern koalas likely originate from one group of ancestors that managed to endure shifting climate conditions, with their population eventually rebounding during the present interglacial era.
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