Be on the lookout for koalas on our roads
๐๐ซ๐๐๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฌ๐จ๐ง 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!
๐๐๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ ๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐ค๐จ๐๐ฅ๐ 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.
๐๐๐ฏ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฉ๐ก๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ง๐ฎ๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ 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.