Just look closely at the lower hind leg and how that thin branch is cutting into it as she sleeps on in blissful ignorance. Can't say oh she is using that plate on her lower back here - that is like torture nightmares for me!
@bruni so interesting you say that because when most people say 'padding' they mean body fat and I'm guessing that is what you are saying? why is that interesting you ask? glad you did! koalas carry almost zero body fat - honestly I've seen many necropsies and it is incredible, they are all muscle and caecum, covered in thick fur!
Ian
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