Koalas on Raymond Island
Koalas in their trees On our last days on the Gippsland Coast we took the free ferry from Paynesville to Raymond Island, which departs regularly. Our main activity was to photograph the koalas, which had been introduced in the 1950s from Phillip Island. It was a warm November day and as we drove and walked along the quieter tracks it was not difficult to spot many koalas up the trees. It was truly amazing to be able to so easily see so many koalas in their natural environment. Due to the heat most were asleep, some lazily opening one eye to look at us when we snapped dry twigs underfoot. They were not the least bit concerned as we took many photos, though we did have to mind not to be directly underneath as the koalas went about their ablutions. Koalas are fussy eaters and do not eat all types of Eucalyptus leaves and on Raymond Island prefer the Coastal Manna Gum. In this relatively safe habitat the koalas have increased in numbers and many of these gums are dying back due to over browsing. Apparently during the drought koalas have been seen drinking from the lake around Raymond Island, as moisture in the leaves were low. |
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CLOSEST ACCOMMODATION TOWN |
Paynesville, VIC View Accommodation |
MONTH TRAVELLED |
November |
CONTRIBUTOR |
Travel Girl |
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