I should note that the subspecies was not signed, I don't think I have ever seen the subspecies signed (for a Koala) in an Australian zoo, though in Europe the subspecies has been signed in every zoo I have visited. I had to ask a keeper for the subspecies.
I should note that the subspecies was not signed, I don't think I have ever seen the subspecies signed (for a Koala) in an Australian zoo, though in Europe the subspecies has been signed in every zoo I have visited. I had to ask a keeper for the subspecies.
IMHO, support for Koala subspecies has not been well established, and generally local zoos do not bother to make a distinction on signage (although this is something that many of them do with many native species even with decent subspecies). However, captive Koalas are managed as two populations within ZAA: "northern" and "southern", with the former containing both QLD and NSW subspecies and the latter the VIC subspecies (also found in SA).
IMHO, support for Koala subspecies has not been well established, and generally local zoos do not bother to make a distinction on signage (although this is something that many of them do with many native species even with decent subspecies). However, captive Koalas are managed as two populations within ZAA: "northern" and "southern", with the former containing both QLD and NSW subspecies and the latter the VIC subspecies (also found in SA).
the separation of koala into three subspecies is not considered valid any longer. Northern and southern animals can be distinguished visually but this is simply due to a cline. There is little genetic difference overall.
