Katrina says:
SAVE the Koala September FACT 27.
Koalas have a wonderful thick fur coat that insulates them. This thick coat also protects them from the hot summer sun. We think of thick coats as warming, but insulation is the key.
When it gets hot, koalas drape themselves on thick branches. They also sit and hug big tree trunks. The trees are amazingly cool. Hence, while their bellies cool down, their fur coat holds that coolness in.
Koalas do not seek shelter. They stay in the trees at all times. Their thick waterproof insulating coat protects them all year round. They curl up in a ball and sleep the storms out. By curling in a ball and closing their eyes, the rain just runs off.
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Koalas who stay around at Koala Gardens end up in lots of photos and videos. Read more about them here
Become part of the Koala Gardens Colony by adopting any of the wild koalas here. You can also become a Patron, and one level has an adoption option.
Come and discuss Koala Gardens and all things koala on Discord where we hold lots of interesting and often in-depth discussions there. Lots of fun!
You will become part of the family and help provide much needed koala habitat.
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