Be on the lookout for koalas on our roads

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𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 has officially begun and that means koala activity on our roads has increased, especially between dusk and dawn.
While, koalas could be on the move at any time of day – they are more difficult to see after dark.
What can you do?
✅Be extra careful while driving!
✅𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐤𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐚 you see close to or on a road to the 24/7 Friends of the Koala rescue hotline 02 6622 1233 immediately, whether they appear healthy, injured or dead. This could save their life, or the life of a joey in their pouch.
✅ 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 of Northern Rivers wildlife rescue organisations in your phone, so you are ready to report any sightings or accidents. For koalas across the Northern Rivers, call Friends of the Koala: 02 6622 1233.
Why are koalas more active at this time?
🌿 Male koalas will be moving from tree to tree trying to find a mate, they might travel quite a distance if habitat is fragmented.
🌿 Females might also be on the move away from males.
🌿 Younger koalas – the previous seasons joeys are also dispersing from their mothers and are really vulnerable during this time.
All of this means that koalas are far more at risk from being struck by a vehicle because their habitat is so close to roads and residential properties.
This campaign has been created by the Northern Rivers Regional Koala Partnership, a collaboration between all Northern Rivers councils, the NSW Government and @Friends of the Koala.