Young Koala Cub

Young Koala Cub

This young koala was photographed while I was camping on the Murray river in December 08. Taken just after dusk, he was resting about 8 feet above the ground and his mother was nowhere to be seen. Not sure if she had abandoned him, was injured or killed or hopefully was simply feeding nearby. The population of koalas on Ulupna island has been under threat in recent years by irresponsible campers and their dogs. See link -

http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,24503351-662,00.html

Camping on this beautiful beach with these koalas is a real privilege.