Grip of iron

This is a koala in the wild. I'm sure Corky won't poke her joey's eye out! If you look carefully, you can see that joey has already grown decent claws too!

Thanks to everyone for the amazing comments and reception here, much appreciated. I'm so loving 365!

[ShirleyB]

She has a very protective loving look about her.

[Kat]

Peek a boo, lovely shot!

[Simply Amanda]

How sweet....a protective mama. I relate! Hate it when my joey's claws get too long, though;-).

[sally agnew]

All the better to hold onto Mum with. Corky looks a little weary. Lovely capture :)

[Dinah Pinkston]

I like the intense expression on her face! Very nice photo!

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@shirleybankfarm @katrinastabback @amandal @hermann
thanks for enjoying :) she does look wearily protective doesn't she! I hate it too Amanda, but what can a koala mumma do? ;)

[Paula W]

Yes those little claws are already looking impressive. Love that little sleepy eye in there :)

[Yeshanghai]

Another amazing capture.

[john graham]

what a cutie...

[Rachel]

A wonderful capture.

[Denise Wood]

Love the joey's claws peeping out :)

[Beryl Lloyd]

I love that sleepy eyed contented look , and I love little joey's arm hanging out of the pouch -- I hope he will not pinch his mum's bum !! FAV

[Islandgirl]

Adorable capture!

[Kathy]

I think Corky is winking at you!! So cute and can't wait to see the Joey out on it's own!! So sweet!! FAV!

[Annie D]

awww

[Dianna Coile]

Ohhhh! Another great shot!

[John]

Such great detail.

[Margaret Obey]

Love the claws just showing.

[alia_801]

Lovely capture - we seem to see different bits of joeys each day :)

[Valerie Chesney]

So special....Look at that sweet little face just showing. A joy to see this shot, every photo you take must give you such joy!!! Fav.

[Joan Robillard]

I wouldn't want either to use their claws on me.

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Super shot.

[Jstargo]

great shot!

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@paulaw @yeshanghai @tellefella @888rachel @gilbertwood @beryl @radiogirl @cashew @annied @dmcoile @congaree @ceilidh @alia_801 @happysnaps @joansmor @elisasaeter @jblanton

THANKS ALL!
I prefer to answer comments better but it's been a big week here and there are so many great comments from so many! So a collective huge thank you and I agree she's gorgeous and that joey is totally special :)

[Barb Newcomb]

This is such a great shot - well captured.

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@beachdog thanks so much Barb :)