Thursty koala.

Late at night, should have used spell check..
Thirsty* & drinking** duhh!

We don't really stop to think how the heat can affect the wildlife.
We just kinda assume they are use to it, they have their instincts and seek shelter, make burrows etc.
The koalas seeking out water, this is the first time I have ever heard of them doing it or seen pictures of it. (not saying they haven't before tho).
It really is a sweet image to see.

Thanks for that Murray R, so cute. I hate to think of the death toll on the wildlife over there during these fires.

Cheers

Deanna

I suppose there's not much moisture in gum leaves at the moment - trees would be using what they get to survive.
Great shot -
jules

G`day,
A bloke from the local animal rescue team told me a while back that if you place a bowl of water at the bottom of a tree that has a Koala in it, the Koala will drink from it at night.

Great photo Murray R , congratulate your daughter from me.

Scrubby.

Koala

I gave this youngster a drink last year.

Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 Motorhome

Great photo. New slant to the old story that koalas don't need water as they get it from the gum leaves (what gum leaves).

Here is a couple that 'Chaz' recently sent me ....

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enjoy

Malcolm

We have video of a koala drinking from the murray river (when it had water in it) lol. He was there for about an hour drinking. We thought it was pretty cool but now thinking it might be something special.

Josh