About Animals: Koalas Low Genetic Diversity

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Animals Animals Animal Facts Habitat Facts Animal Pictures From Laura Klappenbach, your Guide to Animals Welcome to the Animals / Wildlife Newsletter, a weekly newsletter published every Thursday by About.com's Animals / Wildlife website. For more about animals and wildlife, be sure to stop by the blog, participate in forum discussions, and browse the growing library of animal profiles. Koalas Low Genetic Diversity Scientists studying koalas have discovered that the species has had low genetic diversity for over 120 years. The level of genetic diversity a species has influences their ability to survive, with higher genetic diversity giving the species greater chance of surviving environmental changes and other challenges. Low genetic diversity can put a species at higher risk of extinction and is often associated with a declining population. Search Related Topics:  marsupials  mammals  koalas Native Landscaping Attracts Native Birds A recent study has shown that homeowners can turn their yards into mini bird refuges by planting vegetation that replicates or mimics native floral species. The research focused on native... Read more Search Related Topics:  conservation  birds  Bolivian Park Tops Diversity Charts Madidi National Park in northwest Boliva may be the most biologically diverse spot on the planet. The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) recently announced this distinction at an international conservation summit.... Read more Search Related Topics:  conservation  diversity  Mammals Mammals are a group of vertebrates that includes about 21 groups such as anteaters, bats, carnivores, cetaceans, elephants, marsupials, primates, rodents and many others. There are about 5,400 species of mammals alive today. Mammals first appeared about 200 million years ago during the Jurassic Period. The articles listed below provide information about the characteristics, classification and evolution of mammals. Related Searches Animals Pictures of Animals Wild Life Animals Animals and Birds Rain Forest Animals Featured Articles Reptiles Habitat Facts Zoology Basics Zoology Glossary Amphibians Birds   More from About.com Plan a Caribbean Vacation Whether you're planning a romantic escape, a girlfriend getaway, or an active family vacation we've got the resources you need. Read more...> How to Eat Locally Eating locally has many benefits, the food is fresher, tastes better, and has less environmental impact. But how can you get started? Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Laura Klappenbach Animals Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Animals newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads Animals A to Z What is Evolution? Basic Animal Groups Facts About Animals Animal Characteristics   Follow me on: Advertisement