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Scientists discover koalas quench their thirst by licking trees

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New research from a team of Australian scientists is shedding some light on the mystery of koala hydration. The study presents the first description of a previously unknown drinking behavior, showing the unique marsupials drinking by licking tree trunk… Continue reading Scientists discover koalas quench their thirst by licking trees→

How fecal transplants may save Australia’s threatened koala population

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While fecal transplants are being cautiously explored by mainstream scientists as novel treatments for everything from autism to inflammatory bowel disease, a new study led by University of Queensland researchers is suggesting the technique m… Continue reading How fecal transplants may save Australia’s threatened koala population→