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When koala joeys leave their mother’s pouch, they have to learn to hang on tight! Mother koala spends 99% of her day high in a tree. She uses all her fingers and toes to climb, so she can’t hold on to a joey. But joeys emerge with large strong hands already - perfect for holding onto mum’s back or tummy! Using their strong hands to hang on is a skill they will need throughout their entire life.’ Gum tree branches can be like an obstacle course and are very hard to manoeuvre. Adult koalas negotia