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