A koala's story
Not to be left out ...26 total reviews
Comment from karenina
What? I've been calling them Koala BEARS for all of my life! (How silly do I feel right now?)
This is exceedingly informative and written with such a lightness about it I forgot I was learning so much until my second time through!
They ARE adorable. (I'd heard they were NOT cuddly--so there's one point for me!)
I'm so much smarter now!
Karenina
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2023
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What? I've been calling them Koala BEARS for all of my life! (How silly do I feel right now?)
This is exceedingly informative and written with such a lightness about it I forgot I was learning so much until my second time through!
They ARE adorable. (I'd heard they were NOT cuddly--so there's one point for me!)
I'm so much smarter now!
Karenina
Comment Written 25-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2023
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Lol. I am so glad you enjoyed this one. Even some Australians sometimes call them koala bears, so you are not alone ....
Thank you again.
Wendy
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Shaking my head here... The amount of info I have wrong is astounding!
Comment from T B Botts
Hello Wendy,
What a great post about koala's. I do love the way they look, and the certainly appear to be cuddly. You sure know a lot about them. I've learned more in your one post than I've ever picked up from any nature show or article about them. Who would have guessed that they would be so solitary? Very interesting facts about getting the moisture they need from the leaves too. I hope that the species gets a chance to recover after the fires. Thanks so much for sharing this.
Have a blessed day.
Tom
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2023
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Hello Wendy,
What a great post about koala's. I do love the way they look, and the certainly appear to be cuddly. You sure know a lot about them. I've learned more in your one post than I've ever picked up from any nature show or article about them. Who would have guessed that they would be so solitary? Very interesting facts about getting the moisture they need from the leaves too. I hope that the species gets a chance to recover after the fires. Thanks so much for sharing this.
Have a blessed day.
Tom
Comment Written 23-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2023
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Thank you very much Tom! I am so glad you enjoyed this story - but I fear it has expired and you only got two cents!. So I appreciate your review in extra measure. Amazing to also receive an exceptional rating for it. Thank you heaps. That makes me very happy.
Wendy
Comment from Mary Shifman
I've always thought Koalas are very cute. I have also wondered why they are called Koala bears if they aren't bears. Do you suppose that it's because stuffed teddy bears often resemble them? I saw them when we went to the Sydney Zoo years ago. (I saw the Komodo dragons, too. I know they're not native to Australia, but they are amazing creatures--scary too!)
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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I've always thought Koalas are very cute. I have also wondered why they are called Koala bears if they aren't bears. Do you suppose that it's because stuffed teddy bears often resemble them? I saw them when we went to the Sydney Zoo years ago. (I saw the Komodo dragons, too. I know they're not native to Australia, but they are amazing creatures--scary too!)
Comment Written 22-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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Thank you, Mary. In Australia we don't call them koala bears, just koalas. Yes, perhaps it's because they look as cuddly as a teddy bear, and then the name just stuck. Yes, the Komodo dragons look scary! Thank you for a great review.
Wendy
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You are welcome.
Comment from Sarah Tummey
I enjoyed reading this. I didn't realise koalas ate so many leaves, or that they don't drink water.
I read recently about Queensland, where some people want a white water rafting training centre for the 2032 Olympics, but most residents seem to prefer a koala and wildlife hospital. I hope we don't lose any koalas because of the Olympics.
I also read that there's a Koala Watch app and if you see one, you can register it.
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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I enjoyed reading this. I didn't realise koalas ate so many leaves, or that they don't drink water.
I read recently about Queensland, where some people want a white water rafting training centre for the 2032 Olympics, but most residents seem to prefer a koala and wildlife hospital. I hope we don't lose any koalas because of the Olympics.
I also read that there's a Koala Watch app and if you see one, you can register it.
Comment Written 22-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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Thanks Sarah. Lovely review. I guess the white water rafting venue will win - there are more dollars to be made from that. We have a program in Australia called Adopt-a-koala, and after the bushfires, I organised an adoption for each of the grandchildren. They got regular updates about their special koala. All the koalas were in the Koala Hospital, and most had been burnt, one was hit by a car. All survived with treatment and care
Wendy
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Wow, that sounds amazing. Do your grandchildren name the koalas or don't the hospital bother with that?
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They come with their names I the adoption certificate and whatever is known about their habitat and background, how they errr injured and so on. It was lovely for the kids to get updates.
W
Comment from LJbutterfly
Ms. Koala tells a fascinating story about her life, habitat, mating, and joey nurturing. Some surprising facts were revealed, like not drinking water, eating poisonous leaves at night only, and kidney bean sized babies. The segment on the effects of climate change was heart breaking. Thank you for this information.
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2023
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Ms. Koala tells a fascinating story about her life, habitat, mating, and joey nurturing. Some surprising facts were revealed, like not drinking water, eating poisonous leaves at night only, and kidney bean sized babies. The segment on the effects of climate change was heart breaking. Thank you for this information.
Comment Written 21-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2023
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Yes, the floods and fires are devastating for koalas, and the loss of habitat with those as well as urban sprawl is alarming and heartbreaking. I am glad you enjoyed her story. Thank you so much for the lovely review.
Wendy
Comment from Father Flaps
Hi Wendy,
It seems to me that Koala bears are a lot like the Ewoks of Star Wars fame. There first reaction is defense. They both look cute and cuddly, but they can wage war if necessary.
It's a shame that so much of their favorite trees were burned to the ground in those brush fires. I remember hearing about the Koala's misfortune in trying to flee from the flames.
So, bottom line, Wendy... Great White sharks, unsociable Koala bears, Taipan snakes, forest fires, boxing kangaroos, saltwater crocodiles, Sydney funnel web spiders, the Australian Black Widow spider (Redbacks), Blue-ringed octopus, box jellyfish, Stonefish, and Tiger snakes, floods. I don't think I could be happy there... (just kidding~ I'd wear some armor). In all fairness, Great White sharks have been spotted in Maritime waters of eastern Canada, too. And we have the odd forest fire.
Nicely penned!
Hugs,
Kimbob
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2023
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Hi Wendy,
It seems to me that Koala bears are a lot like the Ewoks of Star Wars fame. There first reaction is defense. They both look cute and cuddly, but they can wage war if necessary.
It's a shame that so much of their favorite trees were burned to the ground in those brush fires. I remember hearing about the Koala's misfortune in trying to flee from the flames.
So, bottom line, Wendy... Great White sharks, unsociable Koala bears, Taipan snakes, forest fires, boxing kangaroos, saltwater crocodiles, Sydney funnel web spiders, the Australian Black Widow spider (Redbacks), Blue-ringed octopus, box jellyfish, Stonefish, and Tiger snakes, floods. I don't think I could be happy there... (just kidding~ I'd wear some armor). In all fairness, Great White sharks have been spotted in Maritime waters of eastern Canada, too. And we have the odd forest fire.
Nicely penned!
Hugs,
Kimbob
Comment Written 21-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2023
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Lol. You make it sound so dangerous - but most Aussies have never come into contact with any of these and we are really a very safe country. I've seen a few redbacks, and some harmless snakes, have chosen not to swim with crocs or in the far north with box jellyfish in summer. Shark attacks are pretty rare .... Floods and bushfires are both increasing with climate change, and although my place is safe from both, my involvement with Disaster Recovery means I am in contact with hundreds of victims of both.
(I'm sure I wouldn't feel safe in the US with all the guns!) I guess it's what one gets used to. But it's too hot in summer to wear protective armour. You would melt! Last week we had another heatwave, very unseasonal, and it was still over 100 at 7pm, with 99% humidity. Horrid! Today's just lovely, cool and a bit rainy.
Thanks so much for a great review.
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I'm quite happy to live in southern New Brunswick, Canada. We have a heat pump which gives us cool air in summer and less expensive heat in winter months. No poisonous snakes. No crocs or grizzly bears. But cougars are in the woods. Not many, but they are roaming. I've never heard of an attack. Did you get the video I sent of Dame Edna, and what she had to say about the Koala Bear? She's so funny. What a scream!
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Yes, thank you! It was very humorous, and I hadn't seen it before.
Ah only cougars - well I wouldn't fancy meeting a cougar anywhere! Lol.
Comment from lyenochka
Thank you for all the facts about the koala! It's perfect that you used a female one to talk about the joeys. I wasn't sure if in "digestive organ called a secum," is what we call a "cecum" which rabbits also have in their digestive tract. When food is only partially digested, the rabbit may actually eat the eh-hem droppings again.
When the world saw the destruction of those fires in 2019-2020, we grieved and prayed for Australia. We longed to go and volunteer to help but then the pandemic happened. Thanks for sharing!
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2023
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Thank you for all the facts about the koala! It's perfect that you used a female one to talk about the joeys. I wasn't sure if in "digestive organ called a secum," is what we call a "cecum" which rabbits also have in their digestive tract. When food is only partially digested, the rabbit may actually eat the eh-hem droppings again.
When the world saw the destruction of those fires in 2019-2020, we grieved and prayed for Australia. We longed to go and volunteer to help but then the pandemic happened. Thanks for sharing!
Comment Written 21-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2023
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Yes you are right. It is spelt either caecum (Aust)or cecum (US), but I need to edit that. Many thanks for the review. Greatly valued.
Wendy
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Oh, I forgot to ask you about your other piece about "focussed" is that because of British English? We spell it with one 's' .
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Yes we follow the British spelling mostly.
W
Comment from w.j.debi
I like that you tell the facts of the Koalas from their point of view. This is educational as well as easy to read. The do look cuddly, but I wouldn't try to touch one let alone snuggle it. It is sad that so many were lost during the fires. Hopefully, they make a strong comeback.
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2023
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I like that you tell the facts of the Koalas from their point of view. This is educational as well as easy to read. The do look cuddly, but I wouldn't try to touch one let alone snuggle it. It is sad that so many were lost during the fires. Hopefully, they make a strong comeback.
Comment Written 20-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2023
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Thank you so much Debi for your wonderful review, and I am very glad that you enjoyed the koala?s story.
Wendy
Comment from kahpot
Thank you, I thought I knew quite a bit about the koala, but I have just learned a whole lot more, with the recent fires on Kangaroo Island, (this was my home for many years) the koala suffered terribly, before this, a few fires years ago, (when I was living there) got me very interested in the koala, this wonderful story will help many of our overseas friends understand, very well written****kahpot
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2023
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Thank you, I thought I knew quite a bit about the koala, but I have just learned a whole lot more, with the recent fires on Kangaroo Island, (this was my home for many years) the koala suffered terribly, before this, a few fires years ago, (when I was living there) got me very interested in the koala, this wonderful story will help many of our overseas friends understand, very well written****kahpot
Comment Written 19-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2023
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Thank you Kahpot! I am so glad that you enjoyed this story. They are unique and quite fascinating. Well designed by the Creator.
Wendy
Comment from Anne Johnston
Wendy, you have written a very interesting story from the Koala's point of view. I enjoyed reading all the facts about these cute little animals. So sad that their habitat is being diminished by fires and other things.
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2023
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Wendy, you have written a very interesting story from the Koala's point of view. I enjoyed reading all the facts about these cute little animals. So sad that their habitat is being diminished by fires and other things.
Comment Written 19-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2023
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Thank you Anne. Yes, it's vital to reestablish their habitat. They are fascinating and unique creatures. I greatly appreciate your review, and I am glad you enjoyed this one.
Wendy
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You are welcome, Wendy.