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Learn moreKoalas regularly appeared in Australian biologist Danielle Clode's backyard, but it was only when a bushfire threatened that she truly paid them attention.
In vivid, descriptive prose, Clode embarks on a delightful and surprising journey through evolutionary biology, natural history, and ecology to understand where these enigmatic animals came from and what their future may hold. She begins her search with the fossils of ancient giant koalas, delving into why the modern koala has become the lone survivor of a once-diverse family of uniquely Australian marsupials.
Koala investigates the remarkable physiology of these charismatic creatures. Clode explores the complex relationship and unexpected connections between this endearing species and humans. She explains how koalas are simultaneously threatened with extinction in some areas due to disease, climate change, and increasing wildfires, while overpopulating forests in other parts of the country.
Deeply researched and filled with wonder, Koala is both a tender and inquisitive paean to a species unlike any other and a call to ensure its survival.
Danielle Clode is a biologist and award-winning author. Her books include Killers in Eden, Voyages to the South Seas, and The Wasp and the Orchid, which was shortlisted for Australia's National Biography Award. She lives in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia.
Jessica Douglas-Henry is a film and television producer, writer, director, and voice artist. Her credits include Our Brother James, Emily's Eyes, and Miss Nikki and the Tiger Girls.