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New book releases have already raised a sizeable amount for the Australian Wildlife Hospital.

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Readers can help the Australian Wildlife Hospital, a major initiative of Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors, not only through purchase of the book, but also through purchase of wearable and gift items that display images from the book.

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Koalas: Zen in Fur was drawn from what ALA Booklist has named "the best collection of koala images available." At 320 photographs, most of them previously unpublished, and accompanied by descriptions of characteristics and personality traits, this book has even more images than its predecessor Koalas: Moving Portraits of Serenity. More Info

Klassic Koalas: Ancient Aboriginal Tales in New Retellings contains classic native Australian folk tales, retold by award-winning author Lee Barwood and illustrated by Joanne Ehrich and artists of the Central Ohio Art Academy, directed by the school's founder and creative director Donna Boiman. More Info| Watch Book Trailer

Each copy of the books above contributes to the Australian Wildlife Hospital, a major project Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors Worldwide Ltd, for the preservation of the koala and other Australian creatures under threat.

Klassic Koalas: Vegetarian Delights Too Cute to Eat features party recipes in shapes of koalas and other animals that prompt you to have your cake and eat it too. Names such as Van Gogh-licious cake, Koala-Krack-Me-Ups, and Delectable Collectible are sure to put a smile on everyone's face. More Info

Klassic Koalas: Vintage Postcards and Timeless Quotes of Wisdom includes 96 pages of beautiful black and white koala postcards, accompanied by age-old, Zen-like quotations from some of the greatest minds of all times, reminding us that the best things in life are free. More Info

Klassic Koalas: Mr. Douglas' Koalas and The Stars of Qantas showcases never-before-seen photographs from the private collection of 40-year wildlife veteran Peter Douglas. Koalas appear in unusual settings, paired with uniquely tailored famous one-liners. More Info

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Koala Facts

You probably already know that the koala eats only eucalyptus leaves. But did you also know that: 1. Not all eucalyptus leaves are suitable koala food 2. Koalas have two thumbs on each "hand" 3. Their calls are so different from their appearance that the Aborigine people connected them with the bunyip, one of the most fearsome creatures in their lore 4. Joeys (baby koalas) stay in their mother's pouches for six months; when they are born, they are hairless, helpless, and less than an inch long. 5. When male joeys are grown enough to leave their mothers’ care, they must go looking for new territory in which to live 6. The koala population is decreasing by an alarming percentage each year, due to habitat loss, drowning in swimming pools, injuries and death from cars, and attacks from domestic pets, and disease (all of these can be traced to man; stress from all the others causes koalas to be more prone to disease).
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