Friends of the Koala does not cover the Armidale area but we often get enquires to the website regarding koalas spotted outside the area our license covers.

The following series of photos were sent to us by Natash Naude. They were taken of a koala having a drink on the University of New England Campus on September 19. Natasha was wondering if this behaviour was normal as it is commonly thought koalas do not drink.

As far as we can tell from the photos this koala looks beautiful and healthy and has just come down to have a drink on a hot day as koalas do. Great photos Natasha and thanks for sending them to us and thinking to ask if this koala was OK.