Koalas - Slow Life in the Fast Lane - produced for the ABC - reveals the amazing social dynamics of koalas as seen through the eyes of the scientists tracking the wellbeing of the koalas as their bush homes are encroached by urbanization.

For the first time, an in-depth nature documentary where scientists interpret the behaviour of animals is being made about koalas showing the conflicts and dangers that occur within the usually hidden world of a koala colony. The new science provides a window into how “urbanization” is impacting on the intricate workings of a koala colony and so gives an opportunity to illustrate how this iconic Australian animal is coping in today’s world and interacting in our neighbourhoods. A documentary team from Wild Fury and Mindful Media productions worked with the Koala Action Group during its recent annual Koala Survey to obtain footage.

The production team is also asking residents to record any koala sightings on their mobile phones or digital cameras - and good still images are also most welcome. The type of koala behaviour they are seeking is where koalas are walking on the ground, climbing up or down a tree, climbing or walking along fences, etc.

The documentary's production manager, Isabel Perez wants residents to continue to record koala sightings up to mid December at which point the selected clips will be incorporated in the film during the post production phase. If you have suitable clips of koala sightings please call Isabel on 0407 262414, who will arrange for their transfer. The best clips will end up in the documentary which broadcasts on the ABC later this year, as well as in North America and other places around the world.