Back young

that is the name we use for joey's once they start riding on the back - we have 4 names for the stages while with mum - pinkie, pouch young, front young, back young, then the become a juvenile, sub-adult and finally an adult if they beat the odds

[Nina Ganci]

gorgeous capture, love this classic pose
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[Gosia]

So good to be with mum for a year

[Beryl Lloyd]

Such a delightful image of the two , a lovely period of time to learn how to become an independent individual !

[Kitty Hawke]

Liking all this interesting information.

[Esther Rosenberg]

That is the cutest shot. What a heavy load till one year old.

[Lou Ann]

Such great information!

[Joanne Diochon]

A really lovely image and interesting information.

[Fr1da]

Wonderfully informative

[Mags]

Sweet shot and great fact!

[Babs]

I bet Mum is pleased when joey is old enough to survive on his own. My back would be killing me after a year of lugging a youngster around like this all day long.

[Corinne]

Almost as big as the mama !

[Ellen Bogenschutz]

I am so enjoying this informative series you are doing, and great illustrative photos, too!

[Merrelyn]

Delightful shot

[tony gig]

Fabulous...fav

[mittens (Marilyn)]

So cute. Love it.

[Diana]

this is so darn cute, beautifully put together.

[Sally Ings]

Fabulous capture. They look healthy and happy

[KoalaGardens🐨]

@onewing yeah and we find that the fur on their shoulders is dry and brittle and patchy by the time joey leaves, so it can't be easy peasy, and I bet their backs ache!

[LManning (Laura)]

A perfect example of where the phrase "clinging like a Koala" comes from! Great shot and yet more interesting info.

[Shepherdman's Wife]

Poor mum, baby looks quite heavy. Sweet photo

[Poppo Livy]

Whereas in humans, the kids are on their parents back their whole life

[Shutterbug]

That must help strengthen their arms. I had no idea there were names for the stages of maturity. Another fascinating lesson.

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Nice shot

[KV]

Love this.

[Elizabeth]

Adorable!

[Rick]

Great shot and interesting facts.

[Sh]

Love it.

[Issi Bannerman]

Gorgeous and educational!

[Elyse Klemchuk]

This is wonderful! I would like as many koalas to beat the odds as possible. Such iconic creatures.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Great shot of mum and joey! The little ones are just too cute! Loving the fact series and really think you should make it into a picture book for home-schoolers!

[KoalaGardens🐨]

@olivetreeann bit late replying - I think that is actually a great idea and over the end of year break I just might do that! (we are madly working to get the fourth children's book to the printer by the end of this month so will be flat out for the next month or two)

[Ann H. LeFevre]

@koalagardens It's always good to have one project in the wings waiting to be done. Best wishes on your next book!

[KoalaGardens🐨]

@olivetreeann yeah, I need more new projects 🤓🤣
no seriously I love new projects and ideas from others are great as I hadn't thought of this