Marsupials are marvellously amazing! Instead of a long pregnancy with an umbilical cord, the tiny little pink joey is born after just 35 days. At this time it is just the size of a jellybean.
Thus, born blind, earless, and with only the barest hint of limbs, this miniature marvel embarks on its first journey. Bravely it clambers up its mother’s furred belly. Little joey is drawn by instinct and smell towards the warm, dark safety of the pouch. There, concealed from the world in a place as old as time, the joey latches onto a teat and begins to drink. This life-giving milk nourishes joey during the next 6 months of transformation.
And so, day by day, the joey grows, hidden in its furred sanctuary. Slowly, distinct features emerge. Fur that will blend seamlessly with the soft branches above covers its body.
Finally, this remarkable method of motherhood is shared by koalas and all their marsupial kin. Can you believe it?
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Koalas who stay around at Koala Gardens end up in lots of photos and videos. Read more about them here
You can become part of the Koala Gardens Colony by adopting any of the wild koalas here. Not only that, 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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Koala Gardens publishes a small number of delightful illustrated children’s books in the The Adventures of Mist series. Check out the beautifully engaging and educational design. Our mission is to help children to “Fall in love with Nature”.
You can even find some great Koala Gardens gifts over at Redbubble where there is huge range of designs on an even bigger range of items.
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