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How Aussies enjoy Christmas!
The Bosun

How Aussies enjoy Christmas! (Phascolarctos cinereus)

Another shot from our camping this weekend. Being nocturnal, this Koala Bear was spending the day sleeping in trees no more than 50 metres from our campsite. We came across 4 adults & one joey (baby). Cute, but no cuddles..just check out the claws.
Habitat
Koalas live in eucalypt forests of Eastern and South-Eastern Australia. Koalas habitat requirements include the presence of other koalas and preferred food trees. Koalas are found in a range of habitats, from coastal islands and tall eucalypt forests to
Location
Brownhill Creek Conservation Park, Adelaide, South Australia
Date taken
6th December 2009
Scientific name
Phascolarctos cinereus
Equipment used
Sony a200 mm75-300
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Yes, the paws are massive but they are still adoreable ;)
 
Reminds me of my pyjamas: full of Koala Bears saying "sweet dreams"!!! :-O

A very beautiful and charming picture, Eric, loads of thanks for sharing!!! :t: :t: :clap:
 
Nice take Eric. Oh to be in Oz, I've clicked the heels of my work boots but to no avail.
 

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