Thirsty koala thanks man only way he knows how after he’s saved with water on hot day

Koalas, renowned for their adorable and furry exteriors, usually weigh more than 20 pounds and have a peculiarly low consumption of water.
According to National Geographic, these fascinating creatures predominantly derive their hydration from the eucalyptus leaves they feast on, predominantly during nocturnal hours.

They even have specialized pouches in their cheeks where they store extra leaves, ensuring they have snacks readily available.

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Australia, known for its typically warm climate, surpassed its own records by experiencing the hottest December ever in 2018.
The extreme weather conditions did not relent and continued into January, a month situated in the middle of Australia’s summertime, where the mercury often rises to 100 degrees Fahrenheit or more.

This prompted the issuance of health warnings, advising residents to seek shelter indoors and to ensure the well-being of their pets.

However, wild animals, unlike humans, lack access to amenities like air conditioning and misting fans to combat the heat.
The severe temperatures resulted in the drying up of water holes, a vital resource for the fauna.

The situation was further exacerbated by the outbreak of wildfires, adding another layer of danger to the already precarious conditions faced by the wildlife.

The intense heat also led to the collapse of overworked power grids, leaving towns like Port Augusta, where temperatures reached a staggering 121 degrees Fahrenheit, without electricity.

In the midst of this unbearable heat, a group of resilient cyclists, who dared to venture out, discovered a koala exhibiting signs of severe thirst and heat exhaustion, with temperatures already soaring well above 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Anna Heusler managed to document and share a poignant moment on Instagram, where the desperate koala, in its quest for water, climbed up her bicycle frame to reach her water bottle.
“This koala walked right up to me as I was descending and climbed up onto my bike while I gave him water. Best thing to happen to me on a ride ever,” she narrated, surrounded by other cyclists who were equally touched and mesmerized by this unexpected and heartwarming encounter.

Another touching incident involved a husband and wife who, while cycling on an extremely hot day in January 2019, stumbled upon a koala, seemingly lethargic and barely able to move, by the roadside.
The scorching temperatures had evaporated nearby water bodies and left a scarcity of eucalyptus trees from which the koala could extract the much-needed moisture.

The man, seeing the koala in distress, knelt down in the sparse shade provided by the trees and extended water to the suffering animal.
They even arranged a basin filled with water in hopes that the koala could cool off its paws.

The koala, while gulping down the refreshing water, reached out and clung to the man’s hand, seemingly expressing its gratitude for the life-saving gesture.

The man, moved by the koala’s response, persisted in offering more water to the grateful creature.
“This sweet little koala drank endlessly from a water bottle while we were doing our best to encourage it to move toward the sink we provided so it could cool its paws in the water,” he recounted.

The emotional and profound connection between the man and the wild animal is beautifully encapsulated in a video below.

It shows the profound impact of kindness and compassion and is a reminder of the delicate bond that exists between humans and the creatures with whom we share our world.

It’s a simple yet powerful illustration of the beauty inherent in acts of kindness and the unspoken bond it can create between species.

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