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Scientific Name : Phascolarctos cinereus Common Name : Koala Description : A bear-like arboreal mammal to 800 mm. Mainly active at night, but roosts in the open in the day, usually in a eucalypt tree. Fur is grey, with whitish underparts. It has a flattened face, with a large blackish nose and large hairy ears. Habitat : Eucalyptus forest. In the Park, mainly in Eucalyptus viminalis and Eucalyptus cypellocarpa. Distribution : SE Quensland, New South Australia and Victoria. Widespread in southern Victoria, Found throughout the Park, but commonest in stands of Eucalyptus viminalis and Eucalyptus cypellocarpa. Family : Phascolarctidae

Available Images View At 50% | View At 100% Adult male koala in Blue Gum iEucalyptus globulus/i beside the Lodge Track View At 50% | View At 100% Adult male koala in Blue Gum iEucalyptus globulus/i beside the Lodge Track View At 50% | View At 100% Adult male koala, near the propagation centre in Fosters Gully. View At 50% | View At 100% Koala on a Messmate sapling by the Stringybark Ridge Track View At 50% | View At 100% Female Koala in Fosters Gully View At 50% | View At 100% Male Koala in Fosters Gully