Australia’s iconic marsupial has been viewed as a food source, pest, mascot and, now, a conservation concern. Scientists are breaking down myths—using genetics, robots and citizen science—and finding new ways to protect the animals.
Learn more about this in our recent article published by PopSci.
https://www.popsci.com/science/inside-the-secret-lives-of-wombats/
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