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 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 | November 20, 2017 | Our Koalas, You Yangs Region
Pat Origin of name: When we first met Pat as a joey, we weren’t sure if she was female or male. Pat suits both, and it sounded good with her mother’s name: Smoky. How long known: Pat has been known to our researchers since January 2006. She was still a baby...
