Where is the Australian Koala Foundation?

Answer 1

Koalas are found on the eastern mainland of Australia. Their greatest populations are in southern Victoria. Koalas have been introduced to Kangaroo Island off the coast of South Australia, and here there is an overpopulation problem.

Answer 2

The koala, which is not a bear, lives in eucalypt woodland and bushland, but of the several hundred species of eucalyptus ("gum trees"), koalas prefer about 60 varieties, with their specific preferences being limited to a couple of dozen. After that, there are still just one or two key species that a koala population must have to thrive, even if the number of trees of that species is only small. They have been known to climb acacia and melaleuca trees.

Koalas can be found along the eastern and south-eastern coastal regions. They live in cool temperate zones, right up to hot, sub-tropical zones.

They are particular to Eastern Australia. Koalas live in a range of habitats, as long as there are abundant eucalyptus trees of the sort they prefer. They are found on coastal islands, tall eucalypt forests, bushland and low woodlands inland.

Koalas spend most of their time nestled in the branches of their favoured trees. They do not shelter in tree hollows or nests, but sit comfortably wedged in between tree branches.

Koalas are not found in rainforests, nor in grasslands or deserts. These biomes do not support the eucalyptus trees which koalas favour. They are also not found in Alpine or snowy regions.

Many cities have bushland reserves where Australian native wildlife can be found. Brisbane, for example, has many areas set aside as "Koala bushlands" and, as a regular walker through these bushland areas, I can verify that koalas can be seen by the discerning and observant walker.

Answer 3

The Australian Koala Foundation does a great deal to help protect the koala.

• It identifies koala habitats and threats within those habitats.
• It tracks individual koalas to learn more about their habits, thereby determining the best ways to help them.
• It sponsors caring for injured or sick koalas, and helps rehabilitate them for return to the bush.
• It funds research into koalas, their habitats and their threats.

For more information, see the related link.

Answer 4

The Australian Koala Foundation has its headquarters in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. They also have a website which you can find at the link below.