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August 11, 2013

Photoblogging: Snoozing Koala

A female (I think?) koala sleeps during the afternoon heat at the San Diego Zoo’s fantastic new “Koalafornia” exhibit. Photo taken in July 2013.

By Jason G. Goldman

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American

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A female (I think?) koala sleeps during the afternoon heat at the San Diego Zoo's fantastic new "Koalafornia" exhibit. Photo taken in July 2013.

Learn about koala mating behaviors in this article from The Thoughtful Animal archives:

Koalas and Bison Use The Same Criteria for Choosing Mates

Jason G. Goldman is a science journalist based in Los Angeles. He has written about animal behavior, wildlife biology, conservation, and ecology for Scientific American, Los Angeles magazine, the Washington Post, the Guardian, the BBC, Conservation magazine, and elsewhere. He contributes to Scientific American's "60-Second Science" podcast, and is co-editor of Science Blogging: The Essential Guide (Yale University Press). He enjoys sharing his wildlife knowledge on television and on the radio, and often speaks to the public about wildlife and science communication.

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