Discover all about these unusual marsupials who rarely leave their homes in the eucalyptus trees. Follow a baby koala as it takes the first steps on its journey through life in the eucalyptus woodlands of Australia. Join the young koala as it peeps out of its mother's pouch to get its first glimpse of the world. Meet some of the other animals that share the koala's woodland habitat. And find out about the threats facing koalas and what is being done to protect them.

Includes an animal map, locator map, life cycle summary, 'unusual fact' boxes, topic web and further information.