The young male was spotted on the road at night in an area not known for its koala sightings.
The subadult male was spotted on the night of June 11 by drivers and passers-by on Ring Road, near the Beck Drive exit.
Senior wildlife officer Tony Frisby said the Townsville region was considered by some to be close to the northern extent of koala habitat in Queensland. He said there were koalas in the broader Townsville region, but they often went unseen, being well camouflaged among the trees.
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