Redlands researchers from Griffith University have begun using facial recognition software similar to that used in airports to track koalas movements in an effort to reduce the number of koalas being hit by vehicles.
This research will be used to work out whether the road paths being used by koalas are being used by the entire population or just single members of the community.
GPS systems were already being used but this facial recognition system would allow researchers to track younger koalas or members not currently fitted with trackers.