First joeys born in unique wild Koala breeding program on NSW mid-north coast Australia

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First joeys born in unique wild koala breeding program on NSW mid-north coast

Among the tall trees of a New South Wales mid-north coast forest, conservationists are playing matchmaker in Australia's first wild koala breeding program.

Koala Conservation Australia (KCA) is helping to reverse declining koala populations by breeding genetically diverse, healthy joeys for release into the wild.

All six female koalas involved in the program have given birth to joeys in their first breeding season.

The 100 per cent success rate has thrilled KCA breeding manager Kate Farquharson.

"It's extremely exciting to see them start sticking their little fingers and toes and their head out of the pouch," Dr Farquharson said.

 

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