Koala

New research is shedding some light on the longstanding mystery of koala hydration. The study presents the first description of a previously unknown drinking behavior, showing the unique marsupials drinking by licking tree trunks during rain storms.

A new study led by University of Queensland researchers is suggesting fecal transplants may help koalas in Australia adapt to new habitats.

​Although drones have already been used to count animals such as seals, doing so isn't that difficult, as the creatures typically lie right out in the open. Now, however, scientists have used the aircraft to count koalas that are hidden in amongst the leaves and branches of eucalyptus trees.

In a first-of-a-kind study, scientists have tracked koala activity in response to newly installed wildlife crossings and found that while dolphins they are not, these fluffy herbivores learnt very quickly to avoid oncoming traffic when presented with a safe alternative path.