by Janine Duffy | February 26, 2019 | Koala News, Our Koalas
Shaz Origin of name: Shaz is just such an Aussie name! Known since: We first saw Shaz in November 2015. She looked very young, maybe just 2 years old. How often seen: Shaz was only seen once in 2015, twice in 2016, not at all in 2017. In 2018 she was seen just two...
by Janine Duffy | February 21, 2019 | Koala News, Our Koalas
Smoky Origin of name: We first found Smoky on 30 January 2006, while a devastating bushfire was raging in the nearby Brisbane Ranges. The air was full of smoke. We lost a healthy koala community and 27 much-loved koalas to that bushfire. From 1992 to 2006 all our...
by Janine Duffy | January 21, 2019 | Bird News, Koala News, Sunset K&K
By Janine Duffy Over 26 years guiding tours for people from all walks of life we have sometimes been asked: “What purpose do koalas serve in nature?” It’s a question that shocks me, as I think it obvious that every creature has a purpose on this earth. But I have the...
by Janine Duffy | December 9, 2018 | Conservation Projects, Koala News, You Yangs Region
As part of our social enterprise mission, wildlife tour operator Echidna Walkabout Nature Tours monitors wild koalas in the You Yangs Regional Park, Victoria Australia. This is a summary of the 2017 year of Wild Koala Research. All koala research is conducted...
by Janine Duffy | November 20, 2018 | Climate, Koala News, You Yangs Region
The purpose of the event and this article is to get trees planted for koalas on private land – urgently. This event and the data presented are specific to the You Yangs / Little River / Western Plains region of Victoria, but much of it will be relevant to other...
by Janine Duffy | October 2, 2018 | Koala News, Our Koalas
Zack Origin of name: It just seemed to suit him.. Known since: He was first seen in October 2013, as a fairly young male. We assume he was around 3 years old at that time. How often seen: Zack has already been seen 29 times in 2018. He is a frequent superstar! Family:...
