How far will even a perfect 10 young male go for a date? In koala terms, quite a way

By Bridie Smith, Science Editor
Updated February 27 2017 - 1:08pm, first published January 10 2017 - 11:26pm
Deakin University researchers Desley Whisson (left), Kita Ashman (centre) and Darcy Watchorn measure a young male koala's head length. Photo: Justin McManus
Deakin University researchers Desley Whisson (left), Kita Ashman (centre) and Darcy Watchorn measure a young male koala's head length. Photo: Justin McManus
This young male koala had a GPS collar attached so researchers can study his movements. Photo: Justin McManus
This young male koala had a GPS collar attached so researchers can study his movements. Photo: Justin McManus
The male koala caught in Somers on Thursday was weighed, measured and given a GPS collar to wear before being released. Photo: Justin McManus
The male koala caught in Somers on Thursday was weighed, measured and given a GPS collar to wear before being released. Photo: Justin McManus
This aerial view shows the parts of Somers Rosie the female koala (pink) and Romeo the male koala (grey) call home. The dotted lines indicate their preferred areas.  Photo: Desley Whisson
This aerial view shows the parts of Somers Rosie the female koala (pink) and Romeo the male koala (grey) call home. The dotted lines indicate their preferred areas. Photo: Desley Whisson

He was quite the catch: young, good looking and fit. Spotted lounging in a tree not far from the edge of a road, this koala was a welcome addition to a study that hopes to shed light on why the Somers koala population is in decline.

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