While approaching a wild koala is likely to end badly, in captivity

they can become quite accustomed to humans and willing to be cuddled and photographed.

It is asocial with its own kind, only mothers and their joeys live together until the baby is independent.

“The large forepaws have two opposable digits (the first and second, which are opposable to the other three) that allow them to grasp small branches.”

are two thumbs better than one?

“Because of its small brain, the koala has a limited ability to perform complex, unfamiliar behaviours. For example, when presented with plucked leaves on a flat surface, the animal cannot adapt to the change in its normal feeding routine and will not eat the leaves.^[42]  “(wikipedia)

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