




Phascolarctos cinereus
Koalas are cuddly, tree-loving marsupials from Australia. They spend most of their time sleeping in eucalyptus trees!
Habitat: Eucalyptus forests in Australia
The Koala is a stout, tailless marsupial with thick grey or reddish-brown fur and a creamy white chest. It has large, fluffy ears tipped with white fur and a prominent dark, leathery nose. Its strong, clawed paws are adapted for gripping tree branches.





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MammalsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Baby koalas, called 'joeys,' are born tiny, blind, and hairless.
Koalas have unique fingerprints, just like humans do!
Males have a scent gland on their chest to mark trees as their territory.
Their loud, deep bellows can travel through forests for nearly a mile!
Koala has a super-long gut that helps them digest tough, often toxic, eucalyptus leaves for energy.
Koalas can grip branches tightly with two thumbs on each front paw, helping them climb with ease.
Koalas get almost all the water they need from eucalyptus leaves, so they rarely need to drink!
Koalas are very particular eaters, only munching on certain types of eucalyptus leaves.
Age differences: Young joeys consume a special faecal pap from their mother, which helps them digest eucalyptus.
Canis dingo
Dingoes are a natural predator of koalas, especially young or ill individuals.
Aquila audax
Large birds of prey occasionally hunt young or smaller koalas.
Eucalyptus viminalis
Koalas heavily rely on specific Eucalyptus species for both food and shelter.
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators.
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Describes a species whose presence and role have a disproportionately large effect on its environment.
Threatened status denotes a species likely to become endangered in the foreseeable future without effective conservation interventions.
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Koalas are gentle and not dangerous, but it's best to admire them from a distance.
60-85 cm
4-15 kg
10-15 years
20 km/h
Koalas are very particular eaters, only munching on certain types of eucalyptus leaves.
Eucalyptus forests in Australia
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