Both the koala's front (on left) and hind paws (on right) have rough pads and
long sharp claws to help them grip and climb. Both the koala's front (on left) and hind paws (on right) have rough pads and
long sharp claws to help them grip and climb.On the front paws two fingers are opposed to the other three. This allows them to hold very securely onto the branch of a gum tree.
Our thanks go to the Australian Koala Foundation who supplied this information.
The picture in "Help Max find his Mummy" that had the hidden koala print on the tree is now available on a t-shirt. The t-shirt can be bought through the Australian Koala Foundation.
Have a look at the gorgeous t-shirt of Max!
Return to Help Max find his mummy, and
the picture on the new t-shirt.