What’s The Scoop On Koalas? | A Science Author Sits Down To Explain

Today we connect with Danielle Clode, an award-winning author of Australian non-fiction books. With her work spanning history, essays, science-writing, historical fiction, and children’s books, Danielle has won the Victorian Premier’s Literary Award for non-fiction, the Federation of Australian Writers award for excellence in nonfiction, and more…

Danielle’s most recent book Koala: A Life in Trees was published in 2023 by Black Inc. In this book, she dives into the world of koalas to uncover the mysteries behind these extraordinary animals – and what must be done to ensure their survival.

Click play now to find out:

• How koalas interact with human company.
• Why koalas need a particular diet to survive and thrive. 
• The limitations of keeping koalas in captivity. 
• What makes koalas’ gut microbiome so unique. 

To learn more about Danielle and her work, you can visit her website here!

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

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