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Ancient dimpled koala species found in Western Australia
Filed: May 05, 2026 at 9:03 PM ET
Summary: Scientists say fossil analysis shows an extinct dimpled koala species lived in Western Australia until a few thousand years ago.
WHO: Scientists
WHAT: Analysis of fossilised koala skulls and bones identifies an extinct dimpled koala species in WA
WHEN: May 05, 2026 at 7:04 PM ET
WHERE: Western Australia
WHY: Researchers analysed fossils to identify a previously unknown extinct koala species.
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