One of my favourite childhood stories was "The Story of Two Thumbs the Koala" written by Leslie Rees. I had to wait till 1964 when I was at Training College to see one of these beautiful animals at Lone Pine Sanctuary in Brisbane. I never thought then that a time would come when I'd be watching my own Two Thumbs from the front verandah.
@olivetreeann He's not sick as such but has a disease/infection, in one eye which by today's picture does look as if it could be improving. I hope so. He's sleeping in this shot.
@terryliv Yes. See comment above. We don't know of any other koalas around here so it is a thrill to have him staying so long. He is so at home in our blue gums. I would love to find a group who had some females they'd like to release. Imagine a family of koalas in the garden!!!
