Endangered Species

2 articles

A vulnerable koala perched on a eucalyptus branch, its expression conveying the challenges of population decline and genetic fragility in its species.

What is the koala population decline genomic study's finding?

The koala population in Victoria once dwindled to a mere 102 individuals, a genetic bottleneck so severe it echoes through their modern DNA, according to Science .

Dr. Elena Ortiz·June 9, 2026

Aerial view of Santa Rosa Island showing widespread wildfire damage, with smoke rising from charred land and a few remaining Torrey pine trees.

Space & Astronomy

Santa Rosa Island fire impacts 18,379 acres of rare ecosystems

The Santa Rosa Island fire, which scorched a verified 18,379 acres, passed directly through the island's stronghold of rare Torrey pine trees, thereby threatening a species found almost nowhere else o

Dr. Alistair Finch·June 2, 2026