Spotted Koala
Help Map and Protect Koalas
Only for iPhone
Free · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
Spotted Koala is a citizen science app that allows anyone to record koala sightings and contribute to research and conservation.
By submitting sightings, photos, and habitat observations, users help scientists better understand where koalas live, how populations are changing, and where conservation action is most needed.
Koalas face increasing threats from habitat loss, disease, vehicle strikes, and climate change. Reliable information about where koalas occur is essential for protecting populations and supporting effective conservation planning.
Spotted Koala makes it easy for community members, researchers, wildlife carers, and nature enthusiasts to contribute valuable observations.
Key Features:
Record Koala Sightings:
Quickly log koala sightings in the field with GPS location automatically recorded.
Upload Photos:
Add photos of koalas to help confirm sightings and support research.
Capture Important Details:
Record useful information such as the number of koalas observed, presence of joeys, and additional notes about behaviour or habitat.
Contribute to Citizen Science:
Every observation helps build a growing database used to better understand koala distribution and population trends.
Simple and Easy to Use:
Designed for quick observations in the field so anyone can contribute.
Who Can Use Spotted Koala? Spotted Koala is designed for:
• community members
• bushwalkers and outdoor enthusiasts
• wildlife carers
• conservation volunteers
• researchers and students
• No scientific training is required — if you see a koala, you can help.
Helping Koalas Through Citizen Science:
• Citizen science plays an important role in wildlife conservation. Observations submitted through Spotted Koala help researchers identify key koala habitats, monitor population changes, and support conservation planning.
• Your observations can make a real difference.
Safety and Wildlife Welfare
• When observing koalas:
- keep a safe distance
• do not disturb wildlife
• never attempt to handle koalas
• Always prioritise your safety and the welfare of the animals.
• community members
• bushwalkers and outdoor enthusiasts
• wildlife carers
• conservation volunteers
• researchers and students
• No scientific training is required — if you see a koala, you can help.
Helping Koalas Through Citizen Science
• Citizen science plays an important role in wildlife conservation. Observations submitted through Spotted Koala help researchers identify key koala habitats, monitor population changes, and support conservation planning.
• Your observations can make a real difference.
Safety and Wildlife Welfare
• When observing koalas:
-keep a safe distance
• do not disturb wildlife
• never attempt to handle koalas
• Always prioritise your safety and the welfare of the animals.
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The developer, Yuma IT, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Contact Info
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
- Other Data
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Location
- Contact Info
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
- Other Data
Accessibility
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Information
- Provider
- YUMA IT PTY LTD
- Size
- 82.8 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © Copyright University of the Sunshine Coast