Snipers in helicopters have shot more than 700 koalas in the Budj Bim National Park in western Victoria in recent weeks. It's believed to be the first time koalas have been culled in this way. The ...

COLUMN. The small marsupial once seemed doomed to extinction on French Island due to inbreeding. Today, it boasts the most ...

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An island colony whose koalas are free of chlamydia could help save the wider population from the deadly disease.

One might think the tree-hugging cuties would be receiving the royal treatment since its Australia’s national icon. And, in some parts of the country, the marsupials are endangered. But, no. The truth ...

Authorities in Australia are facing criticism after culling hundreds of sickly koalas via helicopter-riding snipers last week, likely killing healthy mothers in the process and leaving joeys orphaned, ...

Wikipedia kicked off New Year's Day 2024 by choosing Australia’s treasured koala as their featured article of the day. With Australia facing potentially catastrophic bushfires this summer like the ...