A koala population’s rapid rebound may let it escape inbreeding’s perils

The marsupials in southern Australia are showing signs of regaining genetic resilience

A koala clings to a tree branch

Some koalas in Australia have rebounded their numbers from a small pool of individuals. Their genes are now catching up, restoring the genetic variation that was lost.

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