India, May 3 -- This Wild Koala Day, we're gushing over the Australian native creatures, understanding what makes them such fascinating animals, and learning how we can protect them. Then again, does one even need a reason to gush over the adorable and fluffy charm of koalas? By Bayar Jain

Every year on May 3, Australians commemorate Wild Koala Day - a national day to celebrate the stuffed-toy lookalikes in all their glory. This year, with everything being forced to take the digital route, the people of the Land Down Under are encouraged to wear a gum leaf (real, or homemade) for the entire day to demonstrate the importance of trees and forests for koala survival. These leaves double as an apt ode to these tree-loving animals as not only...