Their diet consists solely of leaves that are full of toxins. 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. Often affectionate in captivity, they seek out human assistance when in need of water or care yet can also be fierce and belligerent. This is natural history and science writing at its best.' -Peter Menkhorst, Australian Book Reviewĭespite their iconic status and celebrity, koalas remain something of a mystery. '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. An immersive, entertaining journey into the hidden life of the koala, revealing what life is really like up in the trees
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