those smelly boys

but with good reason - they mark their territory by wiping the pungent oil on trees

[Issi Bannerman]

Such an interesting fact. Koalas are amazing.

[Diana]

These facts are all so amazing. What is more amazing is that you got the perfect shot for each :-)

[Babs]

I love your koala facts.

[Beryl Lloyd]

And this oily scent gland looks like a heart

[Brian]

Thanks for the info.

[Mags]

What Beryl said! Nice capture!

[Joanne Diochon]

When does it become apparent? Does that mean that they are sexually mature?

[mittens (Marilyn)]

So interesting.

[winghong_ho]

Very special.

[Sue Cooper]

Interesting information.

[carol white]

Great info

[Margaret Brown]

Super info, I’ve learnt so much! Nice capture to illustrate too.

[Elyse Klemchuk]

I agree with what everyone has said! Koalas are so interesting!

[Taffy]

Interesting as so many have pointed out already

[Rick]

Another very interesting fact.

[haskar]

An nteresting fact.

[KoalaGardens🐨]

@gardencat yes correct as the little boys mature, usually around 18m - 2 yrs it starts forming.