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BBC News Feb 18
The classic image of a koala is a quiet little marsupial, sitting contentedly in a tree chomping eucalyptus leaves.
But these unassuming bear-like animals can make a racket - producing a deep, growling bellow.
Now researchers in Australia have discovered that male koalas' bellows draw in females.
The team also believes that female koalas are able to work out how attractive a potential mate is by the sound of his voice.
Dr William Ellis from the University of Queensland, who led the study, has been observing a group of koalas on St Bees Island for 10 years.
More & to listen to the "call" (plus a really cute pic
)
BBC - Earth News - Koalas bellow to attract a mate
The classic image of a koala is a quiet little marsupial, sitting contentedly in a tree chomping eucalyptus leaves.
But these unassuming bear-like animals can make a racket - producing a deep, growling bellow.
Now researchers in Australia have discovered that male koalas' bellows draw in females.
The team also believes that female koalas are able to work out how attractive a potential mate is by the sound of his voice.
Dr William Ellis from the University of Queensland, who led the study, has been observing a group of koalas on St Bees Island for 10 years.
More & to listen to the "call" (plus a really cute pic
)BBC - Earth News - Koalas bellow to attract a mate