A disease-free island enclave could hold the key to koalas' survival – but it is also a genetic bottleneck. Can scientists ...

A new AI-powered camera system could potentially make road crossings less of a nightmare for koalas. Scientists have developed a camera that can be incorporated into smart road signs to warn ...

The Australian government recently declared the koala endangered and announced plans to adopt a long-awaited national recovery plan for the species The koala is now on Australia's list of endangered ...

A booming population of koalas in parts of south Australia has sparked a “dilemma” among conservationists about their long-term ecological harm to the region. Koalas are officially endangered in ...

The Australian government on Friday declared the koala an endangered species, as habitat loss, drought and brush fires have pushed the population to the edge of extinction. Sussan Ley, Australia’s ...

The earth is charred and the acrid smell of toxic smoke still hangs in the air of the Australian eucalyptus forest. Somewhere ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Many travellers to Australia may be surprised to learn that cuddling koalas is now prohibited in most states. Lukas Coch/AAP/dpa ...

CANBERRA, Australia — Koalas were officially declared endangered Friday in eastern Australia as they fall prey to disease, lost habitat and other threats. Federal Environment Minister Sussan Ley ...