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Koala

Phascolarctos cinereus

The koala is a tree-dwelling marsupial native to eastern Australia, recognized by its round, fluffy ears, large black nose, and dense, gray fur. Koalas are mostly nocturnal and spend much of their time sleeping in eucalyptus trees, which also provide their primary food source. D…

Classification

Mammal

Family

Phascolarctidae

Habitat

Eucalyptus forests and woodlands

Diet

Herbivore

Conservation status

Vulnerable

Lifespan

10-15 years

Weight

4-15 kg

Scientific name

Phascolarctos cinereus

Did you know?

Despite being called 'koala bears,' koalas are not bears at all—they are marsupials, carrying their young in a pouch.
Koalas sleep up to 18-22 hours a day due to their low-energy diet of eucalyptus leaves. Each koala has a unique pattern on its nose, much like a human fingerprint. Koalas have a highly specialized digestive system, including a long cecum, to break down toxic compounds in eucalyptus leaves.

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