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Koalas can behaviorally thermoregulate by preferentially seeking out microclimates in trees. In extremely high ambient temperatures, koalas occupied cooler portions of trees and were found to extend their abdomens along the tree to maximize their surface area contact and increase their rate of passive heat exchange (Briscoe, et al., 2014). The ability of koalas to withstand increasing temperatures associated with climate change is a growing concern for conservation efforts and has prompted increased inquiry into managerial efforts. A team from Sydney devised a non-invasive empirical method for determining the most reliable body part on koalas for temperature-recording using a thermal camera and thermal-software tools. They found that the eyes of koalas yielded the most consistent temperature recordings, and their research highlights the importance of perfecting an efficient, non-invasive method for surveying body temperature at a distance to enhance conservation efforts. (Narayan, et al., 2019).