What a Tragedy – Koalas Extinct Within Thirty Years? Koalas are a unique Australian asset. Their restricted lifestyle in trees (arboreal), dependence on specific Eucalyptus leaves, and complementary digestive processes not seen in any other animal, reinforce their value to the animal kingdom as a biological anomaly. In
Hello, and welcome back to part IV of “My Life with Koalas”. If you have just tuned in to this series, here is a brief recap: To date, we marvelled at the life of Koalas, one of the most, if not the most, unique Australian animals. From the restricted lifestyle
It is hard to believe their caecum is longer than most people can jump; 2 meters. But what does it do? That was the question. The Early years I had spent just over a year looking at koala poo samples, trying to develop reliable methods for growing the bacteria
Ever thought about how you get poo from a Koala ten meters up a tree? This is the second of my five-part series about my life with Koalas. In Part I –“Let the Science Begin,” I talked about what makes koalas so unique and the challenge I took on
Koalas, unique creatures only naturally found in Australia, were a part of my life for almost five years. It was a journey filled with passion and dedication, and I’m excited to share the first part of a five-part series on my time with them. Hello again! I wrote an
Hello there! I guess you were intrigued by the title – right? Hopefully, the content won’t disappoint you, and you will look forward to each episode that comes along. As I am now semi-retired, I find myself becoming more engaged in the nuances of life. The strange facts, heroic acts,