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Koala - adult sitting high up in the trees feeding on this tough, toxic and low-nutritioned leaves. With one arm it's grabbing for a twig with fresh leaves and with the other it holds on to a branch to not to fall off - Otway National Park
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Koala - adult sitting high up in the trees feeding on this tough, toxic and low-nutritioned leaves. With one arm it's grabbing for a twig with fresh leaves and with the other it holds on to a branch to not to fall off - Otway National Park
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Koala - adult sitting high up in the trees feeding on this tough, toxic and low-nutritioned leaves
Otway National Park, Victoria, Australia
Phascolarctos cinereus
Steffen & Alexandra Sailer
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Also Called Ash Coloured Pouched Bear Koala Koalas Marsupial Marsupials Toxic And Low Nutritioned Leaves In Tree
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Koala - The Ultimate Tree-Hugger and Leaf Connoisseur!
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. In this incredible snapshot, we witness the true prowess of a koala in its natural habitat. High up in the treetops of Otway National Park, Australia, an adult koala fearlessly dines on tough, toxic, and low-nutritioned leaves. With one arm reaching out for a twig adorned with fresh foliage and the other tightly gripping a branch to avoid any embarrassing falls, this marsupial demonstrates its remarkable balancing skills. Known as the ash-colored pouched bear, the koala is not only an iconic symbol of Australia but also one of its most famous marsupials. However, due to their behavior and coloration blending into their surroundings so well, they often go unnoticed in the wild. These adorable creatures spend most of their time dozing off high above ground level but come alive during evening hours when it's cooler. Feeding exclusively on eucalyptus leaves requires special digestive abilities that few animals possess. Koalas have mastered this art form! While others may turn up their noses at these seemingly unappetizing leaves, our furry friends thrive on them. So next time you find yourself wandering through nature's wonders or simply gazing at this print from Steffen & Alexandra Sailer's collection - remember that even though they might be overlooked by some, koalas are truly extraordinary creatures who have perfected the art of being both tree-huggers and leaf connoisseurs!
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