a foot will do

The back foot of the koala is even more amazing.
Two single toes, and then a double toe fused together to help get ticks out and a thumb with no claw at all.
The foot works nearly as well as a hand, and is one reason they can hold on in seemingly impossible places.

[Valerie Chesney]

I have never seen this before, how amazingly they are made, I can see now how they can cling on to those high branches in the wind..

[sally agnew]

How interesting to see the foot up close and personal :)

[KoalaGardens🐨]

@happysnaps @hermann it was really interesting to get a chance to have a good look and feel over a koala body while he was asleep on that vet table, and to see inside him with the ultrasound. We are very lucky here to have vets interested in koalas with this technology as it means we can diagnose so much so quickly.
Thanks for viewing and commenting.

[ShirleyB]

A really interesting set of pictures. It is amazing to get to see these and learn more about this fascinating animal. Thank you for posting them along with such informative information.

[Louis A. Sousa]

Fascinating. Thank you, I would never have experienced this but for you.

[Sally Ings]

Wonderful to see them so close up. I wouldn't want to argue with those claws.

[carol white]

An interesting capture

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Great shot.

[Rick]

Very interesting shot. Would have never thought of the foot looking like that.

[Barb Newcomb]

Thanks so much for your great shots and info. We have all learnt a lot.

[Margaret Snell]

Another amazing shot, it is nice to see how these animals are able to live a life in the trees. Thank you for sharing these shots and all the information, i have learned a lot