National Treasure

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National Treasure

Featured Australian Wildlife 22/07/09

The koala is a small bear-like, tree-dwelling, herbivorous marsupial which averages about 9kg (20lb) in weight. Its fur is thick and usually ash grey with a tinge of brown in places.

The koala gets its name from an ancient Aboriginal word meaning “no drink” because it receives over 90% of its hydration from the Eucalyptus leaves (also known as gum leaves) it eats, and only drinks when ill or times when there is not enough moisture in the leaves. ie during droughts etc.

The koala is the only mammal, other than the Greater Glider and Ringtail Possum, which can survive on a diet of eucalyptus leaves.

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National Treasure by Trudi's Images
National Treasure by Trudi's Images
  • Robert Elliott

    Robert Elliott

    It truly is a national treasure Trudi, wonderful image

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thanks so much Rob :-))

  • JonRussell

    JonRussell

    This is fantastic Trudi! He looks very wise. Beautiful soft image! ;-)

  • Gabby87

    Gabby87

    Oh,my so so very cute and nice shot and nice work too!!!!
    =D

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Hi Gabby, and thanks for your lovely comment

  • linaji

    linaji

    there is nothing so precious to me than a look from a Koala.. and thanks for the info!!

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thank you so much Lina, glad you like him :-))

  • Sean Jansen

    Sean Jansen

    Such a beautiful capture !! These fellas are just toooo cute : ))

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thanks so much for your comment Sean :-))

  • Phil Thomson IPA

    Phil Thomson IPA

    Certainly is one of our national treasures, Trudi !!! You have done it justice with a beautiful capture with a gorgeous inquisitive and wise looking expression !!

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thanks so much Phil, l appreciate your great comment :-))

  • Lori Peters

    Lori Peters

    This is awesome, Trudi. Koalas are an Australian National Treasure so I guess I will have to admire them through your beautiful pictures. Excellent shot. xo

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thanks so much Lori, l appreciate your lovely comment, glad you like him xx

  • Caroline Angell

    Caroline Angell

    Isn’t this bloke pround of himself?! What a wonderful shot, thanks for adding it to Australia! You’re Standing In It….

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thanks Caroline, he certainly is a proud little dude!! glad you like him :-))

  • wayne51

    wayne51

    Trudi, this is an awesome image of one our favourite natives. Great composure and capture. Wayne

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thanks so much Wayne, l appreciate your comment :-))

  • bubbleblue

    bubbleblue

    Beautiful, wonderful face.

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thanks so much Joy :-))

  • Irene Burdell

    Irene Burdell

    Gorgeous , they are so cute , how could anyone not like them . x

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thanks Irene, l have no idea why some people could not like them x

  • Pat Shawyer

    Pat Shawyer

    This is gorgeous !

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thanks so much for your lovely comment Pat :-))

  • LYN EVANS

    LYN EVANS

    Beautiful image Trudi, he looks such a little darling.

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thanks so much Lyn :-)

  • Martina Fagan

    Martina Fagan

    WOW lovely portrait Trudi

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thanks so much Tina :-))

  • Louise Robinson

    Louise Robinson

    Beautiful!

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thanks so much Louise :-))

  • enno2009

    enno2009

    welldone!

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thanks so much Enno

  • yaDes

    yaDes

    Great shot!

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thanks so much yaDes :-)

  • Finbarr Reilly

    Finbarr Reilly

    a brilliant capture!

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thanks so much Fino :-))

  • Novice

    Novice

    ah very cute

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thanks so much Novice :-))

  • naturelover

    naturelover

    LOOOVE it!! what a beautiful- sweet face- you are so lucky to have these little chaps out there- and this is a terrific image and writing Trudi- as always!! x

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Awww they thanks so much Pauline glad you like it :-)) xx

  • Munggo

    Munggo

    Superb Trudi

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thanks so much Steve:-))

  • David Geoffrey Gosling

    David Geoffrey...

    Great shot of one of our icons!
    Love the treatment you have given it as well!

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thanks so much David :-))

  • lozzar

    lozzar

    He’s such a cutie, mopsie bearsie. It touches my heart every time I see one. This fellow has such character. Great pic.

  • Angel Gold

    Angel Gold

    Beautiful portrait trudi

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thanks so much Ms Angel !! xoxox

  • tkrosevear

    tkrosevear

    such a precious baby ;) xoxox ♥

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thank you so much tk xx

  • kathy s gillentine

    kathy s gillen...

    beautiful capture, so cute & sweet

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thanks so much Kathy :)

  • reflector

    reflector

    A very nice animal and capture Trudi !

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thanks so much James, appreciated :-))

  • Brandie1

    Brandie1

    Brilliant capture.
    He is smiling for you…xxx

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thanks so much Laureen :-)) xx

  • Clive

    Clive

    Fantastic capture of a beautiful creature Trudi, well done my friend, they are soft and cuddly (till they have an accident…LOL) xx

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thanks so much for the lovely comment Clive xx

  • helmutk

    helmutk

    Lovely capture Trudi !

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thanks so much Helmut :-))

  • Karen Tillotson

    Karen Tillotson

    Absolutely fantastic image…what a glorious portrait of this sweet creature!

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thank you so much for your lovely comment Karen :-))

  • Hans Goepel

    Hans Goepel

    Lovely capture Trudi !

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Hello Hans and thank you very much

  • cherylc1

    cherylc1

    So adorable!!! gorgeous capture!!

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thanks so much Cheryl :-0

  • Sharona

    Sharona

    My favourite marsupial – such a cute and cuddly looking little creature. Gorgeous image Trudi.

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Hi Sharon, thanks for your lovely comment, l would have to say my fav would be the wombat :-))

  • ajax

    ajax

    Beautiful work Trudi

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thanks so much Jacky :-))

  • Michael Rowley KeepsakesPhotography

    Michael Rowley...

    he’s /she’s put on a great pose for you Trudi. great capture

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Hi Mick and thank you, glad you like it :-)

  • kalaryder

    kalaryder

    One of the nicest portraits I have seen for a long while Trudi, well taken

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thank you so much for your lovely comment Mik :-))

  • Tom Gomez

    Tom Gomez

    Soooo cute, lovely image …

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thanks so much Tom :-))

  • Evita

    Evita

    Wonderful capture Trudi !! soft and cute… so sweet !!! :D

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thanks so much for your lovely comment Evita :-))

  • valzart

    valzart

    Beautiful capture sweetheART lovely’ lil’ chap eh? ;} happy hippy hugglez

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thanks so much Val :-) xx

  • Trish Woodford

    Trish Woodford

    A truly wonderful capture Trudi, he almost looks like he is smiling :))))

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Hi Trish and thanks so much for taking a look :-))

  • Luís Lajas

    Luís Lajas

    Ohhh His so adorable

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thanks so much Luís :-)

  • Kristina K

    Kristina K

    they have such sweet faces nice shot :)) k

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Hi K and thanks so much for your comment :-0 t

  • kjgordon

    kjgordon

    wonderful info and capture…..........

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thanks so much kj :-))

  • Debbie Sandersfeld

    Debbie Sanders...

    love the info with a fantastic image.

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thanks so much Debbie, glad you like it :-))

  • FelicityB

    FelicityB

    Very endearing picture, love the soft focus too :)

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thanks so much Felicity :-))

  • Wayne Holman

    Wayne Holman

    Certainly is Trudi, great image = )

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Hi Wayne and thanks for your comment mate :-))

  • Kelly J

    Kelly J

    A truly beautiful portrait of this adorable loving creature…. gorgeous trudi!! :))

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thank you Kel glad you like him :-))

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    A beautiful capture – - – ADORABLE!!!

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thank you very much Lori :-)

  • riverotter

    riverotter

    Such sweet eyes. Phenomenal capture Trudi … and thanks for adding the information surrounding the koala (and in your other images as well). You even captured a smirk on this one’s face. Fantastic!

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Hi Em and thanks so much, he does look like he has a little smirk on his face !

  • Carol Barona

    Carol Barona

    wow, what a fantastic capture! detail and focus is perfect! love the lighting too!

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thanks so much Carol

  • Bunny Clarke

    Bunny Clarke

    An adorable capture. Excellent shot.

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thanks so much for your comment

  • suefel48

    suefel48

    Superb capture, Trudi!!!....Fantastic title!!!..... :-))

  • Danielle Espin

    Danielle Espin

    Gorgeous capture.

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thank you very much for your comment Danielle

  • Harry Ting

    Harry Ting

    very cute! I have a Koala Bear to share with you… Koala bear

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Hello Harry and thank you very much !!

  • Rosalie Scanlon

    Rosalie Scanlon

    Adorable close up, he/she is beautiful.

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thanks so much Rosalie :-)

  • Shaun Whiteman

    Shaun Whiteman

    A beautiful shot Trudi, they really are gorgeous!!

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thanks so much Shaun :-))

  • Adam Gormley

    Adam Gormley

    Hi Trudi, fabulous portrait shot, perfect DOF in this one!

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thanks so much Adam appreciate you stopping by :-))

  • Roslyn Slater

    Roslyn Slater

    Superb capture.

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thanks so much Roslyn:-)

  • PrairieRose

    PrairieRose

    OUTSTANDING!!!!! :))))

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thank you very much dear Rosie :-) x

  • Jan Landers

    Jan Landers

    such a precious shot, trudi….a treasure for this planet….just beautiful….touches my heart…

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thank you always Jan, glad you like him :-))

  • Ellen

    Ellen

    He looks so friendly; Beautiful portrait :)

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thanks so much Ellen :-))

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    hes adroable . .I want one :) !

  • Trudi's Images replied

    lol, thanks Lu xx

  • John44

    John44

    A perfect composition,

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thank you very much John :-))

  • Mojca Savicki

    Mojca Savicki

    what a cute little face :)

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thanks for taking a look :-))

  • Solomon Walker

    Solomon Walker

    super, wonderful closeup photo!!

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thanks so much my friend glad you like it :-)

  • PhotoAvenue

    PhotoAvenue

    Fabulous image Trudi!

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thanks so much Photoavenue :-)

  • starikarp

    starikarp

    brilliant work!!

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thanks so much for your nice comment

  • Lois Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    oh my goodness, what a DARLING!!!!! And your title is perfect … “National Treasure” indeed!!!!!

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thanks so much Lois :-))

  • Wendi Donaldson

    Wendi Donaldson

    Aaawww!!!! I SO want to hold one…..actually I’m on my way to OZ later this week and this is on ‘my list’!!! what a darling shot!! Well done.

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thanks Wendi hope you have a fabulous stay :-))

  • Jeannie Peters

    Jeannie Peters

    whewww i made it.. that was a long drive to the bottom of this page lol
    what a beautiful shot!! i love the processing you did on this too.
    wow..
    all your work is amazing!

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thanks for your lovely comment :-)

  • Tom Vaughan

    Tom Vaughan

    love the expressiveness.

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thanks for taking alook Tom :-)

  • chijude

    chijude

    Trudi this is such a top quality image!! You must be pleased with it. Well done
    !!!

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thanks so much Judy :-)

  • EarthGipsy

    EarthGipsy

    Nice shot!

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thanks Sonia :-)

  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple

    As good as I’ve seen of this beautiful creature. Well done.

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thank you very much for your lovely comment :-))

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Fantastic capture, my friend!

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thank you so very much my friend

  • Scott d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    stunning

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thanks so much Scott :-))

  • Christophe Testi

    Christophe Testi

    Stunning!

  • Trudi's Images replied

    Thanks so much Christophe !

  • redtree

    redtree

    Classic. Taxi Driver moment. Robert De Niro with fur!! Excellent.

  • Trudi's Images replied

    lol, your imagination is as good as mine !! thanks for your great comment :-))

  • hilarydougill

    hilarydougill

    Now this is my kind of Guy!!!! gorgeous capture and the light is wondrous. hugsxxx

  • Phil Deaves

    Phil Deaves

    Excellent….worthy of all of the above comments…top shot Trudi.

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    they are a treasure .. I love them and they are so cute ! very sweet shot xx

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    perfectly titled and just plain irresistable!! wonderfully captured
    :))))

  • Kathleen Struckle

    Kathleen Struckle

    Wonderful capture.

  • Olga

    Olga

    Adorable face…:)

  • louisegreen

    louisegreen

    Lovely image Trudi. Sadly “Sam” the rescued koala from the bushfires in Victoria has passed away, which was on the news tonight. This reminds me of her.

  • Bandicoot

    Bandicoot

    Lovely shot.

  • BigD

    BigD

    Excellent capture

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