Turn every snapshot into a step towards koala conservation
Every photo you share helps secure a sustainable future for our koalas.
Every action counts. Learn how easy it is to help in just a few steps:
Snap a clear shot of a koala’s nose—yep, the nose! Each koala has a unique nose pattern, kind of like a fingerprint, making it their very own ID badge.
Send in your photo along with details about the koala’s location, behaviour, and the surrounding environment
Our AI-powered system will analyse your photo and compare it with our database to identify individual koalas.
Getting started is easy. Simply Scan the QR code to send photos to our Messenger app.
Currently Koala Snap is limited to the Raymond Island colony. Interested in applying this elsewhere? Contact the Koala Island Foundation to discuss.
Individual koalas can be identified by their unique nose pigmentation. This groundbreaking method was pioneered by Janine Duffy of the Koala Clancy Foundation.
Accurate identification allows researchers to track koala populations and study behaviours without invasive tagging or disturbance.
Dr. Sai Ravela and his team at MIT developed the SLOOP system, a revolutionary machine-learning engine that accelerates and enhances the process of animal identification. This technology makes it possible to process thousands of koala photos quickly, unlocking insights faster than ever before.
