Think koalas are bears? Think again. Explore their marsupial traits, fascinating adaptations, and why protecting their ...

Unlike other koala detection dogs who sniff out koala scat, Bear is able to smell and lead rescuers to live koalas Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013.

Koalas look like they belong in a children's book, but spend enough time around one, and you'll realize—they're not exactly peace-loving tree-huggers. Beneath the sleepy eyes and teddy bear vibes is a ...

Follow the rescue work of one koala detection dog during Australia's 2019-2020 widfires. Follow wildlife activist Tyson Mayr, his team, and the incredible work of one koala detection dog as they ...

(CBS News) — UPDATE: (Nov. 26, 6:23 a.m.) -- The koala who was rescued from the wildfire has died. Veterinarians at the Koala Hospital Port Macquaire put Ellenborough Lewis to sleep Tuesday, according ...