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Posted: 2020-09-28T02:52:54Z | Updated: 2020-09-28T02:52:54Z

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If youre after a video to get you through the back-at-work blues, this one would be it.

On Monday the Australian Reptile Park released a cute clip of three koala joeys receiving their first health checks, and we have one word for what we saw: adorable.

Ash, Anna and Twiggy who are the eldest of nine joeys born this breeding season were seen getting their weight checked on a special branch before carers had a thorough look over for any cuts or sores.

The New South Wales-based zoo said it was important to begin these health checks as the trio will soon start climbing and jumping between trees without their mother and they mustnt hurt themselves in the process.

Its more important now than ever that our koalas are receiving the best care they can, Australian Reptile Park Director, Tim Faulkner said in a statement provided to HuffPost Australia.

Our koalas are a big part of our family here, and sadly after the devastating bushfires Australia faced, population numbers in the wild have drastically reduced. Koalas are one of Australias most iconic animals, and its up to us to ensure that theyre around for future generations to come.

Thankfully, all of our nine joeys are growing up happy and healthy with their mums and will thrive under the care of our passionate koala keepers.