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Bookmark or Share- Koala - WikipediaThe koala (Phascolarctos cinereus), sometimes called the koala bear, is an arboreal herbivorous marsupial native to Australia. It is the only extant representative of the family Phascolarctidae and its closest living relatives are the wombats.
- koala Facts | BritannicaFacts. Also Known As. koala bear • Phascolarctos cinereus. Did You Know? Koalas can sleep for up to 18 hours a day. Koalas can eat one kilogram of eucalyptus leaves per day, approximately the weight of a pineapple. A koala's forepaw has two opposable thumbs, allowing for a better grip on trees. Photos and Videos. See All Videos and Images →.
- Koala Facts: Habitat, Behavior, Diet - ThoughtCoScientific Name: Phascolarctos cinereus Common Names: Koala bear Order: Diprotodontia Basic Animal Group: Mammals Distinguishing Characteristics: Spoon shaped noses and fluffy ears Average Size: 2 - 3 feet in height Average Weight: 20 - 25 pounds Life Span: 12 - 18 years Diet: Herbivore Habitat: Forests and woodlands in Australia Population: Approximately 100,000 - 500,000
- Koala | Appearance, Diet, Habitat, & Facts | BritannicaKoala, tree-dwelling marsupial of coastal eastern and southern Australia. It is about 60 to 85 cm (24 to 33 inches) long and weighs up to 14 kg (31 pounds) in the southern part of its range but only about half that in the northern part.
- Koala - The Australian MuseumThe Koala is one of Australia's best-known animals. Identification. The Koala's thick ash-grey fur, white chest and round head with fluffy ears make this species unmistakable. Habitat. The Koala lives in eucalypt forests. Distribution. The Koala has a patchy distribution from northern Queensland to southern Victoria and south-eastern South ...
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