We may never understand how the whole thing got started.
But this flight idea became a mission, which then became reality -- and also a great short story ripe for the blogger's picking!
A few months ago, when the days were shorter and night fell earlier, Bundaleer and his cadre of koala cousins made a mighty pact. They decided that somehow they were all going to fly -- unaided -- through space. That's right, space.
Here's the crew: Kowali, Yuki, Uki, Yupa and, of course, Bundaleer.
Their training was long and hard. Many test missions were not without failure and disappointment.
But these marvelousupials did not give up; they were determined to FLY. And their voyage was captured here on video.
And so, despite the risks, our koalas actually flew through space. Yes, smaller space. Well, really a living room space.
But their flight method has been perfected. And we believe it can be replicated elsewhere on a greater scale.
The trick on even longer flights will be to ensure that the sweet and sleepy koalas stay awake during the ride!
Indeed, they must stay awake because -- occasionally -- there is a problem at air traffic control. When mischief strikes a controller, the result can send koalas flying.
And koalas don't really like that. Their life is hard enough already.
As evidence, here is one flight that didn't go as planned.
Reminder: Always fasten your seat belts, and remember that the nearest koala may be behind you.
