THE KOALA: A NATION'S ICON celebrates this furred eucalypt dweller with the teddy-bear-like appearance that captures the affections of tourists and locals alike. This book will inspire readers to look out for, love and cherish our native Australian Koala. Along with them, we too, share a common, fragile existence on this abundant planet. Perhaps Koalas remind us of our own fragility, stirring our conscience and human spirit to further protect and conserve our precious, natural environment before it is too late.