the koala’s needle-sharp claws piercing my neck and face. I wince, and de Villiers, whose arms are crosshatched with scratches, laughs. “She likes to have both hands and feet gripping ...

The koala was wrapped in blankets and hooked ... If he pulls through, it will still be a long road to recovery. Lewis’ hands and feet are completely burnt. He also has burns on his stomach ...

Koala fur isn't as soft as it looks ... Koalas have large, sharp claws to assist with climbing tree trunks. Their hands and feet are built to curl around tree branches very tightly.