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A Canberra family had a jaw-dropping encounter with a koala in their suburban backyard — a rare sight that’s sparked hope for the species’ survival in the region. After spotting glowing eyes in a tree, mom Brooke realized it was a koala chilling in the branches, facing the road. Experts say this is incredibly rare, given koalas are endangered in the ACT and haven’t been confirmed in the wild since 2018. The sighting may signal a slow northward migration from stable populations in NSW, and could inspire more habitat protection. For the family — especially their koala-loving son — it was a magical, unforgettable moment reminding us that wild wonders still exist, even in our cities.

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