Koala Explores Beach

[Matilda]

It's really unusual to see koalas anywhere but up a tree, but this little fella was spotted on Magnetic Island this week, and the photos have gone viral.

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And a link to the ABC story, with more photos: http://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2014/11/26/4136872.htm

There's just something irresistible about koalas.

[JimDandy]

1. I was surprised to learn how stinky

they smell because they do look so irresistibly cute.

[MoonRiver]

5. I held one at a sanctuary in Australia.

It wasn't stinky at all, just incredibly cuddly and adorable. Truly one of the peak moments of my life.

[JimDandy]

6. In the wild, they smell like a strong cough drop

because of all the eucalyptus they eat.

I'm envious you got to hold one!

[MoonRiver]

7. It really was magical!

I also loved Australia, although am not thrilled about how right wing the country has become.

[BlancheSplanchnik]

2. love!

[Cha]

3. Mahalo Matilda! I love this pic.. I posted about Koalas when President Obama went to

Australia..



http://www.democraticunderground.com/110226804

[JustAnotherGen]

4. Anything with bear in its name

Penguins or Monkey/Ape/Gorilla/Chimp is alright with me. Sloths too!

My JAG and I are laughing at the video at the link!

"No, you can't pet it."

They have to take her to Costa Rica - a momma sloth let me pet her baby - literally held her out to me.

Some wild animals are adorable!

[NV Whino]

8. Well, he's on summer vacation.