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Koala: A Life in Trees | Danielle Clode
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An immersive, entertaining journey into the hidden life of the koala, revealing what life is really like up in the trees 'Clode is a master at popularising science and making the complex understandable ... An important book that focuses on the koala but is really an impassioned and informed plea for the conservation of Australia's flora, fauna, and wild places. This is natural history and science writing at its best.' Peter Menkhorst, Australian Book Review Despite their iconic status and celebrity, koalas remain something of a mystery. Often affectionate in captivity, they seek out human assistance when in need of water or care yet can also be fierce and belligerent. They are beloved worldwide and feature in popular children's stories, but are also plagued by sexually transmitted diseases and maligned for a lack of intelligence. Their diet consists solely of leaves that are full of toxins. In some states they are threatened with extinction, while in others they are dying from overpopulation. Fuelled by her biologist's background and deep curiosity, Danielle Clode delves into the world of koalas to discover what's behind the sweet face on thousands of postcards. From their megafaunal ancestors to the disastrous effects of colonisation, from remarkable conservation success in the 1920s to the devastating bushfires of 2019-2020, Clode tells the story of koalas and their complex relationship with humans. Sharing the latest scientific insights and myth-busting facts, all woven through Clode's award-winning storytelling, Koala takes readers up into the trees to reveal the truth about this extraordinary animal and what must be done to ensure its survival. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book go towards supporting wildlife conservation efforts in Australia.
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Bookwormjillk
Koala: A Life in Trees | Danielle Clode
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A natural history of the koala. I really enjoyed this. #ReadingOceania24 #Austrailia

Librarybelle A cozy photo! 8mo
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Bookwormjillk
Koala: A Life in Trees | Danielle Clode
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You know what time it is! #HyggeHour

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 💛💛💛 8mo
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Bookwormjillk
Koala: A Life in Trees | Danielle Clode
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The #MidWinterSolace event got me into the habit of reading some non-fiction and drinking mint tea each night after my walk. Right now I‘m reading this book about koalas and loving it. Who knew the types of eucalyptus could be so interesting. 🐨

Bookwomble I'm sat here thinking I want something, and then I read your mention of mint tea and realise it's that! Kettle's on 🍵😌 9mo
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