Koalas look like they belong in a children's book, but spend enough time around one, and you'll realize—they're not exactly ...

Unlike other koala detection dogs who sniff out koala scat, Bear is able to smell and lead rescuers to live koalas Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013.

For many, a trip Down Under wouldn't be complete without a koala bear sighting. Pay a visit to the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary to see these snuggly creatures up close. Here at the world's oldest and ...