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Make Your Own Koala Costume

Kids love dressing up. They also enjoy arts and crafts. So, wouldn’t it be fun to make your own fancy dress costume at home?

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6 Trees Koalas Like to Climb

If you’ve ever read the koala picture book, The Koala Who Could by Rachel Bright and Jim Field, you’ll know that koalas like Kevin like to stay in the trees.

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Why cuddling koalas is a vanishing trend

If you enjoy watching TV shows and reading books on koalas, seeing one of these cute critters in real life is probably on your bucket list. Here’s why it’s no longer considered ethical to cuddle a koala.

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How does Australia accommodate koalas?

Australia is the only place in the world where koalas live - indeed this cuddly critter is one of the nation’s most iconic animals. Here, we explore what organisations in Australia are doing to accommodate these shy creatures.

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Facts about koala pregnancy and birth

If you’re a fan of Rachel Bright and Jim Field’s koala bedtime story, The Koala Who Could, you’ll know that koalas are solitary animals that spend most of their lives high up in the branches of their favourite eucalyptus trees.

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About the lyricist: Eamonn O’Dwyer

It takes a talented creative team to produce a family theatre show as captivating as The Koala Who Could. Adapted from Rachel Bright and Jim Field’s popular koala picture book. Let’s learn a bit more about his career.

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About the Director: Emma Earle

A popular koala story from the world of Rachel Bright and Jim Field, The Koala Who Could has now been adapted for the stage and is touring the UK in 2026. Let’s take a look at the woman behind the show and how she brought Kevin’s story to the stage.

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8 Tips for Koala Spotting

If you’re on an Australian adventure and hoping to spot some koalas, here are some useful tips.

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How Do Koalas Cope with Extremely Hot Weather?

Koalas live mainly in eastern and southeastern Australia, where summers can reach extremely high temperatures of between 40-50 degrees centigrade.

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Koala Teeth: 5 Interesting Facts You Need to Know

Native to Australia and known for spending their lives in eucalyptus trees, koalas are typically celebrated for their fluffy ears, button noses and cuddly appearance.

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