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Koala Phascolarctos cinereus Captive Husbandry Guidelines
CONTRIBUTORS
Stephen Jackson Larry Perry Paul O’Callaghan Des Spittal Liz Romer Katie Reid Healesville Sanctuary Taronga Zoo Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Currumbin Sanctuary Currumbin Sanctuary Currumbin Sanctuary

EDITOR
Stephen Jackson Healesville Sanctuary

Status : M&MSG - Lower Risk (near threatened) (Maxwell et al., 1996). IUCN –Near threatened. ASMP Category: 3(2) Species Coordinator: International Studbook Keeper: Bronwyn Houlden, Sydney, International Studbook Keeper: Sjoukje Vaartjes, Melbourne. JAZGA Studbook keeper: Mr Eisuke Kashima, Nagoya AZA Studbook keeper: Valerie Thompson, Sandiego Zoo

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction.................................................................................................................1 2. Taxonomy....................................................................................................................1 2.1 Nomenclature ........................................................................................................1 2.2 Subspecies and Descriptions.................................................................................1 2.3 Other Common Names ..........................................................................................2 3. Natural History ............................................................................................................2 3.1 Morphometrics ......................................................................................................2 3.2 GeneralDescription...............................................................................................2 3.3 Distribution............................................................................................................3 3.4 Habitat ...................................................................................................................4 3.5 Wild Diet...............................................................................................................4 3.6 Longevity...............................................................................................................6 3.6.1 Wild ................................................................................................................6 3.6.2 Captivity.........................................................................................................6 3.6.3. Determination of Age ....................................................................................6 4. Housing Requirements ................................................................................................8 4.1 Exhibit Design.......................................................................................................8 4.2 Holding Area Design ...........................................................................................10 4.3 Position of Enclosures .........................................................................................10 4.4 Weather Protection/Heating ................................................................................10 4.5 Substrate..............................................................................................................10 4.6 Enclosure Furnishings .........................................................................................11 4.7 Interspecific Compatibility ..................................................................................25 5. Handling and Transport.............................................................................................11 5.1 Timing of Capture and Handling.........................................................................12 5.2 Catching Bags......................................................................................................12 5.3 Capture and Restraint Techniques.......................................................................12 5.4 Weighing and...