Secret Koala Population Uncovered on the Fringe of a Major City

Secret koala population uncovered on the fringe of a major city

A landmark survey has uncovered a hidden koala population living on the fringe of a major city, using thermal drone searches with spotlight verification and statistical modeling.

Over 4,300 Koalas Found in Newcastle’s Fringe Forests by Drone Survey

In a landmark study, researchers from the University of Newcastle have identified over 4,300 koalas living in bushlands on Newcastle’s suburban fringe. Using thermal imaging and drone technology, the team mapped populations across 208 sites, including regions like Sugarloaf State Conservation Area, which had few previous records. The results show koalas are surviving in peri-urban landscapes, stressing the importance of preserving these environm…

Indigenous knowledge helps uncover hidden 'koala city'

A hidden koala population of nearly 300 koalas has been uncovered on the fringe of a major city, using Indigenous knowledge combined with western technology.