It all began with some very hot days, and a few emails bouncing around the place early in 2009 showing photos of koalas reaching out - I mean physically hands up in the air, clearly asking for water. (See the Hot Days photo gallery.) Carolyn Beaton - close friend, neighbour, koala carer and, until recently, public relations manager at the Australian Wildlife Hospital - and I began a discussion about how great it would be to share with the world just how communicative, smart, funny and affectionate koalas really are. More
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Koala Diaries Blog
Koala Diaries brings together researchers, conservation efforts and government agencies to collaborate on more informed policies to protect the koala, under threat of extinction from urban development, loss of habitat and disease. This blog provides a vital role in community education and engagement in the issues, challenges and achievements in saving the koala. 
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