How to Record a Koala Sighting

How to Record a Koala Sighting

1. Open the App

Open the Spotted Koala app on your phone.

Make sure location services are enabled so the app can record where the koala was seen.

2. Start a New Sighting

Tap:

Sighting

The app will automatically record your GPS location.

3. Add Sighting Details

Answer the questions provided in the app, including:

• Have you spotted a koala?

• Is the koala alive?

• Does the koala appear healthy

• Can you tell if the koala is male/female

• Presence of joey

• Have you spotted other koalas on your walk?

• Any additional notes about the observation

Providing as much information as possible helps improve the scientific value of each sighting.

4. Upload a Photo

Tap Upload to add a photo of the koala.

You can:

• Take a photo using the camera in the app, or

• Upload an existing image from your device

Photos help confirm sightings and provide valuable information about koala behaviour and habitat.

If prompted, allow the app to access your camera or photos.

5. Save the Sighting

Once all information has been entered, tap:

Save Sighting

Your observation will be stored and added to the Spotted Koala database.

Safety and Wildlife Welfare

When observing koalas:

• Keep a safe distance

• Do not approach or disturb wildlife

• Avoid shining bright lights directly at koalas

• Never attempt to handle wildlife

Your safety and the welfare of the animal always come first.

Contact & Support

If you experience problems using the Spotted Koala app or have questions about submitting sightings, please contact:

DDC@usc.edu.au