Toxic And Low Nutritioned Leaves Collection

Koala - mother with piggybacking young climbs up a tree to change to a new feeding and sleeping tree
SAS-1261 Koala - mother with piggybacking young climbs up a tree to change to a new feeding and sleeping tree. The young clings vigorously to its mother's back to not to fall off

Koala - adult sitting high up in the trees feeding on this tough, toxic and low-nutritioned leaves
SAS-1534 Koala - adult sitting high up in the trees feeding on this tough, toxic and low-nutritioned leaves Otway National Park, Victoria

Koala - adult sitting high up in the trees feeding on this tough, toxic and low-nutritioned leaves
SAS-1262 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 sticking it into its mouth

Koala - strong male Koala about to climb a slim tree. Male Koalas mark the ground
SAS-1543 Koala - strong male Otway National Park, Victoria, Australia Phascolarctos cinereus Male Koalas mark the ground and tree trunks in their territory with urine

Koala - femala Koala sitting in the foreground and a male in the background on the ground in a beautiful coloured
SAS-1542 Koala - female Koala sitting in the foreground and a male in the background Otway National Park, Victoria, Australia Phascolarctos cinereus The male is just waiting for its chance to advance

Koala - widenangle shot of two male Koalas clinging to two seperate trees having a discussion about territory borders
SAS-1541 Koala - widenangle shot of two male Koalas clinging to two seperate trees Otway National Park, Victoria, Australia Phascolarctos cinereus Bellows

Koala - adult koala which came down with the deadly illness Chlamydia pecorum, also called koala aids
SAS-1539 Koala - adult koala with the deadly illness Chlamydia pecorum, also called koala aids, walks on the ground in a coastal eucalypt forest

Koala - wideangle shot of an adult feeding on the tough, toxic and low-nutritioned leaves of an eucalypt tree - Otway
SAS-1538 Koala - wideangle shot of an adult feeding on the tough, toxic and low-nutritioned leaves of an eucalypt tree Otway National Park, Victoria

Koala - cute portrait of mother and child embracing each other lovingly. They look very happy
SAS-1535 Koala - mother and baby Otway National Park, Victoria, Australia Phascolarctos cinereus Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Koala - portrait of an adult feeding on the tough, toxic and low-nutritioned leaves of an eucalypt tree - Otway
SAS-1533 Koala - portrait of an adult feeding on the tough, toxic and low-nutritioned leaves of an eucalypt tree Otway National Park, Victoria

Koala - adult sitting comfortably wedged in a tree fork of an eucalypt tree looking sleepily around - Otway National
SAS-1532 Koala - adult Otway National Park, Victoria, Australia Phascolarctos cinereus Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Koala - side portrait of an adult - Otway National Park, Victoria, Australia
SAS-1531 Koala - side portrait of an adult Otway National Park, Victoria, Australia Phascolarctos cinereus Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Koala - adult sits on a comfortable looking branch in an eucalypt tree observing intensely another koala on the ground
SAS-1529 Koala Otways National Park, Victoria, Australia Phascolarctos cinereus Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Koala - adult female rests in a comfortable looking tree fork in a tall eucalypt tree - Otway National Park, Victoria
SAS-1528 Koala - adult female Otway National Park, Victoria, Australia Phascolarctos cinereus Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Koala - adult male rests in a comfortable looking tree fork in a tall eucalypt tree - Otway National Park, Victoria
SAS-1526 Koala - adult male rests in a comfortable looking tree fork in a tall eucalypt tree Otway National Park, Victoria

Koala - adult koala clings to the trunk of an eucalypt tree and is about to get down to change its feeding
SAS-1525 Koala - adult koala clings to the trunk of an eucalypt tree Otway National Park, Victoria, Australia Phascolarctos cinereus Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for

Koala - adult koala clings to the branch of an eucalypt tree and is about to climb down to change its feeding
SAS-1263 Koala - adult koala clings to the branch of an eucalypt tree and is about to climb down to change its feeding and sleeping tree Otway National Park, Victoria

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"Surviving on Tough and Toxic: Koalas Adapt to Low-Nutritioned Leaves" In the lush forests of Otway National Park, Victoria, Australia, a determined koala mother carries her young piggyback up a towering tree. Clinging tightly to her back, the young koala relies on its mother's strength to avoid any mishaps. Meanwhile, high up in the trees, an adult koala sits peacefully amidst a feast of tough and toxic leaves. With one arm reaching for fresh twigs adorned with new foliage, it skillfully maneuvers through its limited food options. The low-nutritioned leaves may lack sustenance but are essential for these arboreal creatures. Not far away, a strong male koala marks his territory by leaving traces of urine and secretions from his chest gland on both ground and tree trunks. This act serves as a declaration of dominance within the eucalypt forest. As day turns into night, another male patiently waits for his chance to advance towards a female companion. In this beautiful colored forest backdrop, he hopes to engage in mating rituals that will ensure future generations of these enchanting marsupials. Sometimes discussions between males escalate into bellows and grunts as they establish territorial borders and vie for female attention. These vocal displays demonstrate their determination to secure their place in this intricate ecosystem. However, not all stories have happy endings. An unfortunate adult koala succumbs to Chlamydia pecorum—a deadly illness often referred to as "koala aids. " Walking solemnly through coastal eucalypt forests once filled with life-sustaining leaves now becomes an arduous journey tainted by disease. Yet amidst these challenges lies resilience—captured beautifully in wide-angle shots showcasing adults feeding on tough and toxic leaves while perched upon magnificent eucalypt trees. Though lacking nutrition value, these leaves remain their primary source of sustenance against all odds.