The past few weeks have brought about a slew of headlines about the future of koalas, with many reports using the words “functionally extinct,” much to the alarm of koala lovers everywhere. So what’s ...

You know how the larynx (a.k.a. voice box) is where sounds come from? (Apparently scientists don’t count the butt as a noisemaking organ. TOOT!) Koalas were recently discovered to be the second mammal ...

Today the Australian Koala Foundation announced they believe "there are no more than 80,000 koalas in Australia," making the species "functionally extinct." While this number is dramatically lower ...

Koalas are an endangered species. This was not always the case, as the wild, adorable marsupials were once widespread across the Australian continent. However, over the last two centuries, ...

Koalas can endure tough conditions in the Australian bush but prolonged exposure to even moderately hot weather can increase ...

Today the Australian Koala Foundation announced they believe “there are no more than 80,000 koalas in Australia”, making the species “functionally extinct”. While this number is dramatically lower ...

Koalas look cute and cuddly, but they sound terrifying. In this YouTube video, a young koala is booted out of its tree by an older male. While the youngster screams and throws a tantrum, the older ...

Koalas might want to keep their mouths shut if they want to maintain their reputation for being cute and cuddly. New research shows a seven-kilogram koala can produce as much sound as a one-tonne cow ...