She believes they need to be protected or they will become extinct

It shows a koala going into a blissful trance when he receives a belly rub

It turns out that koalas may have found something they love more than eucalyptus leaves - tummy rubs.

A Gold Coast photographer has posted an adorable video online, showing a cuddly koala going into total relaxation mode when he receives a belly rub.

In the video, the koala claws on to wildlife photographer Mandie Lee's hand and prompts her to keep going with her massage when she stops, tilting his head back and grinning as she rubs her hand over his belly.

It turns out that koalas may have found something they love more than eucalyptus leaves - tummy rubs

The koala fanatic, who has posted hundreds of pictures of the furry animals to her Instagram account, shared the video on her YouTube page with her followers.

'The world needs to love koalas as much as me... They need to be protected... It would be such a tragedy too loose these amazing animals out in the wild... It wouldn't be AUSTRALIA without them,' Mandie captioned the video.

In the video, Mandie is not afraid to get up close and personal with her favourite animal, as she is seen holding out her hand so the koala can clasp on.

Mandie has worked at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary on the Gold Coast for the past three years.

According to the photographer, she is lucky to work around her favourite animals every day

Koalas vary in size and colour depending on where they live in Australia

A Gold Coast photographer has posted an adorable video online, showing a cuddly koala going into total relaxation mode when he receives a belly rub

In the video, the koala claws on to wildlife photographer Mandie Lee's hand and prompts her to keep going with her massage when she stops, tilting his head back and grinning as she rubs her hand over his belly

'My love for koalas started from day one of working with them and I’ve learnt so much from the wonderful team at koala photos,' she told Daily Mail Australia.

'I love showcasing their individual personalities with my photography which I feel allows people to see the koalas through my eyes.'

This particular video captures a special moment between Mandie and one of her favourite joeys Wolverine.

'He’s got tons of personality and is one of the youngest koalas that seeks out human companionship and enjoys getting his photo taken with guests from all over the world,' she said.

Koalas are found in eucalypt forests around the Eastern and South Eastern coast of Australia

As she rubs her hand on this koalas tummy, the furball closes his eyes, grabs on to a nearby tree for support and totally blisses out

KOALA FACTS FROM AUSTRALIA ZOO Koalas vary in size and colour depending on where they live in Australia. Koalas are found in eucalypt forests around the Eastern and South Eastern coast of Australia. The majority of wild Koalas are found on private property thus meaning there is no formal protection of this habitat. The most notable physical aspect of the Koala would have to be its big fluffy ears. Their eyesight is not too good, and therefore detection of predators is generally by sound. Advertisement

As she rubs her hand on this koalas tummy, the furball closes his eyes, grabs on to a nearby tree for support and totally blisses out.

The koala tilts his head back as if he is receiving a massage from the photographer and is not impressed when she stops pampering him.

Unafraid of the koalas long talons, which can be very dangerous, the snapper keeps going with her rubbing, constantly filming the cute scene.

On her Instagram page the photographer gushed over her 'little fella' and prayed that others would see how special they are.

'Got to share this beautiful moment with this little fella today.... I'm so blessed to be able to work with them and watch them grow... I want the whole world to see just how precious they are and make everyone want too save these guys as much as I do,' she said.

The majority of wild Koalas are found on private property thus meaning there is no formal protection of this habitat

The koala tilts his head back as if he is receiving a massage from the photographer and is not impressed when she stops pampering him