@christinav great question! I used nose pattern recognition to identify new koalas and keep a file of every nose I've seen. You can see here the pattern of pink inside her nostrils, and notice that where her nose meets her lip on the left side there is that dot of pink. That bit in particular makes it an instant confirmation of Matilda.
As she has been her for a couple of years I can recognise her even from a distance, however I always use that nose to completely confirm.
The nose pattern doesn't change significantly so is the most reliable way.
As she has been her for a couple of years I can recognise her even from a distance, however I always use that nose to completely confirm.
The nose pattern doesn't change significantly so is the most reliable way.
Ian