now that's a nose pattern by koalagardens

now that's a nose pattern

On black even better. You can clearly see the distinct pattern where there is no pigmentation around and inside Ryder's nostrils. This is how I identify the koalas.
The ones I know well are easy, but this fell had only ever been seen here 4 times before, and that was back in August. So when he was suddenly here again I had to go back and compare this photo to my file of nose patterns and got a match!
Thank you for the lovely comments of concern and support during this awful time of fires and drought. The property is still safe, but the situation is still dire.
Nice shot and interesting narrative. So koalas have a sort og distinctive "nose print"?
December 5th, 2019  
Hope you get rain soon. Thanks for taking care of your small piece of the planet and the native inhabitants.
December 5th, 2019  
@shepherdman most of them do - occasionally you get one with nearly complete pigment cover, but they are quite rare so that in itself makes an identifier :)
December 5th, 2019  
Do you have pictures of all the koalas? You post some really good ones.
December 5th, 2019  
@mave I sure do - I go on the quad bike every day and search the property and photograph and record data about the koala population here, including identifying each animal. I will have 5 full years of data at the end of this month. :)
December 5th, 2019  
So sorry to hear while gone on our trip the situation with the fires hasn't changed much. As for your koala, Ryder's nose pattern is quite unique - heart shaped. must be nice to see him again.
December 5th, 2019  
A very sweet fellow! Awww!
December 5th, 2019  
What a lovely surprise to see Ryder back on the property again , and looking so well - that heart shape nose pattern is a stunner , isn't it !
December 5th, 2019  
Beautiful look in his eyes. Good luck with all the hard work.
December 5th, 2019  
Great capture . Congrats to you fifth year of dating.
December 5th, 2019  
A lovely capture.
December 5th, 2019  
He is a cute one! It's perfect his pattern looks like a heart to me because he certainly has a gentle look about him. It must be interesting speculating where they go off to and why they come back (although mating might have a part in that?). Great shot.
December 5th, 2019  
Too cute.
December 5th, 2019  
great view
December 6th, 2019  
Lovely to see Ryder again
December 6th, 2019  
What a cutie...........nice to hear they come back!
December 6th, 2019  
Great capture. He looks very inquisitive.
December 6th, 2019  
Interesting how you can id the koalas by their nose pattern!
December 6th, 2019  
What you do is absolutely amazing
December 6th, 2019  
Great lighting
December 6th, 2019  
Another sweet capture
December 6th, 2019  
"Here's looking at you, human"
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December 6th, 2019  
Nice to know Ryder is safe, have you got contingency plans for you and the koalas if the fires gets too near? I do hope you get rain soon, we have too much here would love to give it to you.
December 6th, 2019  
@oldjosh thanks Margaret. I'm afraid there is no contingency that can be made - around 2 million hectares have now burned. For myself - I have all my most precious things packed and ready to walk out if an evacuation were to be called.
We do have a contingency for the koalas in care and how we could get them packed and out if a fire threatens the care centre. sadly you can't do anything for the wild animals. it's a hard time
December 6th, 2019  
Lovely nose, lovely bear. :-)
December 6th, 2019  
it's so impressive that you have 5 years of data for identification. Being able to identify Ryder after not having seen him for that length of time shows how useful your data is - a wonderful resource.
December 6th, 2019  
@robz I had one come through last month that I hadn't seen for over 3 years. she had been hit by a car, minor internal injuries and had a joey in pouch. once clear we released her on the property here - so to identify her 3 years later and see her apparently doing well was a thrill :)
December 6th, 2019  
Deliberating.
The more I look at your shots, the more I realise how little l know about so much. TYF sharing your hopes and triumphs.
December 6th, 2019  
@koalagardens wow that is very cool.
December 6th, 2019  
adorable Koala!
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glad your property is still safe from fires. Hope you receive much needed rain soon
December 6th, 2019  
So sweet :)
December 6th, 2019  
Great pov and details.
December 6th, 2019  
So sweet
December 6th, 2019  
A wonderful expression you have captured on Ryder's face...
December 7th, 2019  
I love the details on his expressive paws !
December 8th, 2019  
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