by Janine Duffy | August 22, 2018 | Our Koalas
Djadja Origin of name: Djadja is taken from Djadja-wurrung, the Aboriginal People of northern Victoria. Known since: Koala Djadja was first seen on 4 October 2016 as a 6 month old joey. That puts her birthday at around March/April 2016. How often seen: As she’s...
by Janine Duffy | August 17, 2018 | Kangaroo News, Sunset K&K
Kangaroo joeys are the cutest, but there’s more to this adorable marsupial than you think. Fact 1. Kangaroo joeys drink milk tailored to their age group. Imagine having an affectionate, private nutritionist making you a breakfast shake every day formulated to...
by Janine Duffy | August 12, 2018 | Our Koalas
Babarrang Origin of name: Babarrang means auntie in the local Wathaurong Aboriginal language. Known since: She was first seen in November 2013, with a joey. She appeared mature when first seen, so she was probably at least 3 years old at that time. How often seen:...
by Janine Duffy | August 10, 2018 | Plant news, Sunset K&K
The You Yangs is a granite mountain range to the west of Melbourne. The sclerophyll forest surrounding the rocky ridges is home to an array of native Australian animals and a diverse range of trees and smaller native herbs and shrubs. All of the species are equally...
by Janine Duffy | August 8, 2018 | Our Koalas
Ngardang Origin of name: Ngardang means mother in the Wathaurong Aboriginal language of the You Yangs/Geelong/Ballarat region. Known since: 2014 – she was first seen as a tiny joey with her mum Babarrang. We estimate she was born in January 2014. How often seen: She...
