Luscious

It's not often one gets to see a koala tongue. They are a funny shape, kind of a little blunt wedge.
Still they perform their purpose :)

Thanks for all the recent comments and favs keeping me on the trending page!

[Elyse Klemchuk]

Hello, koala! You have a yummy leaf to enjoy! (What happened to your ear, I wonder? It looks like you have a bandage on it- I hope it is okay.)

[flying]

Happily munching away - Fantastic close shot :)

[KoalaGardens🐨]

@kchuk thanks :) that's an ear tag, but I removed the number :)

[llindi]

so lovely :)

[Graham Thresher]

Great shot.

[sally agnew]

Is this Edward and does he get released with the ear tag ? Lovely shot BTW :)

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Wonderful capture

[KoalaGardens🐨]

@llindi @thresheg thanks :)
@hermann yep it's Edward again and they do get released with the tag so that if they pop up anywhere the data can be collected :)

[Beryl Lloyd]

Edward again !! I could not but smile at this shot -- still that wild ,intense look , ears back and that cute pink, little tongue sticking out !! A wonderful capture .

[Kat]

Hi Edward, what a handsome boy you are. Wonderful capture, I never thought I would see a Koalas' tongue! Brillant

[KoalaGardens🐨]

@ziggy77 @beryl @katrinastabback glad you all enjoyed this :) yes he has a bit of a wild look still, but this was a different day ;)
It's not often you get to see their tongues that's for sure!

[Denise Wood]

This is the first time I've seen a tongue! great capture :)

[Vera]

Wow, whatever you learn on 365! I think at the end of your first year here we will be all experts on Koalas! And I don't mind it at all - beautiful and adorable. Thanks for sharing.

[Ann Stenson]

What an amazing close up....Thank you! Fav

[Islandgirl]

Wow love the clarity, adorable capture!

[gayelene]

Wonderful close up

[Margaret Pengelly]

A first for me. I've never seen their tongue before. Gorgeous.

[Milanie]

What a curious tongue - reminds me of one of those rectangular erasers we use to have. Great close up shot.

[Yeshanghai]

Absolutely adorable

[Kate]

Haha, so cute and funny. Great photo!!

[Chris Johnson]

I don't think I ever seen a photo of a koala this close! Awesome shot!

[Kathy]

He's saying "Pfffffffffffft"!!! LOL LOL How cute is he? Love that little tongue!!! Who cares what shape it is as long as it works? Fantastic details!!! Such a cute subject!! FAV!

[Sally Ings]

Simply stunning. Love that tongue sticking out. He seems to have such a great personality.

[Valerie Chesney]

Wow, look at that tiny pink tongue! Such a great close up...He is so cute.

[KoalaGardens🐨]

@gilbertwood @vera365 @annbo @radiogirl @onlyme111 @ubobohobo @milaniet @yeshanghai @kt8ird @cjphoto @cashew @salza @happysnaps
Milanie you have it perfectly, I knew it reminded me of something and yes it is exactly like those old erasers!
Glad you all enjoyed him, he is a real cutie and so photogenic! Loads of personality!
THANKS all for getting me to the TP yet again :)

[John]

What an amazing close-up. These are such unique creatures!

[Chris K]

such a wonderful shot. I love his little tongue. So glad you can show the world our wonderful Koalas.

[alia_801]

The purpose here was either licking leaves or sticking it out at you, I'm not sure which :) Great pic either way!

[KoalaGardens🐨]

@congaree @cruiser @alia_801 Unique indeed John! I wonder if as he was getting that bit of stalk in position he felt it a good chance to stick it out at me ;) Thanks for enjoying!

[Margaret Snell]

Great close up, a very unusual shaped tongue, looks like he is sticking it out at you

[Rachel]

I've never seen the tongue before. How marvellous to capture this!

[Sam]

What an amazing close up! You are blessed to be able to get so close! FAV

[Babs]

Fabulous shot and I don't think I have ever seen a koala's tongue before.

[Kareen King]

Oh my, that eye is surreal! Fav.

[KoalaGardens🐨]

@oldjosh @888rachel @gigiflower @onewing @kareenking surreal eye and weird tongue and soft fur, one cute ball of weird Australian marsupial - we are the lucky country I think, and I'm one lucky person to be totally living with them like this :)
Thanks for all the comments and favs.

[Annie D]

Great shot
they are quite unattractive creatures Koalas - so odd looking

[Jill Hempsall]

Fabulous close up shot. Thank you for the follow, following back. Looking forward to getting to know your Koalas and see what is happening.

[KoalaGardens🐨]

@annied @jillhempsall they are indeed odd creatures Annie!
@jillhempsall thanks for the comment Jill, and for following, I hope you enjoy the journey :)