Ancient collagen preserved in the bones of extinct Australian mammals is revealing their evolutionary relationships, leading to some surprises.

Australian scientists have begun vaccinating wild koalas against chlamydia in an ambitious field trial in New South Wales. The aim is to test a method for protecting the beloved marsupials against a ...

The marsupial lion, which vanished around 40,000 years ago, was a muscular ambush predator about the size of a modern lion.

Often referred to as "koala bears," koalas are actually not bears, but marsupials like kangaroos, opossums and wombats. And their itty-bitty babies are called joeys, born into the world hairless and ...

2000-12-29 04:00:00 PDT San Francisco-- The two stolen koalas rescued by San Francisco police yesterday were snatched by two teenagers who found themselves stuck with the creatures after girlfriends ...

Scientists in Australia are vaccinating wild koalas against chlamydia in an attempt to stop the sexually transmitted disease from wiping out the population. A team of scientists aims to catch and ...

Koalas spend most of their time in trees — but are in deadly danger when they descend to the ground, new research shows. The marsupials are an endangered species in Australia and their populations are ...

One might think the tree-hugging cuties would be receiving the royal treatment since its Australia’s national icon. And, in some parts of the country, the marsupials are endangered. But, no. The truth ...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A five-course dinner with koalas? That is exactly what the Rosamond Gifford Zoo is offering to people as a unique learning experience with two of its newest residents. Even though ...

Koalas are at the Indianapolis Zoo for the first time since 1994. Meet Bamba and Muuri, visitors for the summer from the San Diego Zoo, in the Forests Biome May 24-Sept. 1. The zoo features a number ...

While Save the Koala Day officially took place on September 26, it’s never too late to celebrate one of Australia’s most iconic (and misunderstood) animals. Often referred to as “koala bears,” koalas ...