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Koala | Appearance, Diet, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica
5 May 2024 at 1:03am
Koala, 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. It resembles a small bear and so is sometimes called a koala bear.

Koala, facts and photos - National Geographic
4 May 2024 at 8:59pm
The koala is an iconic Australian animal. Often called the koala ?bear,? this tree-climbing animal is a marsupial?a mammal with a pouch for the development of offspring. Though koalas look...

10 fascinating koala facts! | National Geographic Kids
4 May 2024 at 11:58pm
Discover 10 adorable koala facts with Nat Geo Kids! Learn about where koalas live, how they develop, what they eat and see some fab photos, too!

Koala - Wikipedia
5 May 2024 at 6:53am
The 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 - National Geographic Kids
5 May 2024 at 9:02am
Koalas are marsupials, related to kangaroos. Common Name: Koala. Scientific Name: Phascolarctos cinereus. Type: Mammals. Diet: Herbivore. Average Life Span In The Wild: 20 years. Size: 23.5 to...

Top 10 facts about Koalas | WWF
3 May 2024 at 10:05pm
Top 10 facts about Koalas. Discover more about the Koala, the issues and threats they are facing, and what you can do to help. 1. Koala means ?no drink?. The word "koala" is thought to originate from one of the Australian Aboriginal languages, Dharug, which roughly translates to ?no drink? or ?no water?. And this might explain why.

Koala Facts: Habitat, Behavior, Diet - ThoughtCo
4 May 2024 at 10:11pm
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.

Koalas 101 - Education | National Geographic Society
4 May 2024 at 3:01pm
Koalas are not bears?they?re marsupials. Learn about koalas? unique traits, including six opposable ?thumbs,? downward-facing pouches, and an ability to sleep nearly all day in tree branches.

Koalas: Habitat, Conservation Status, & Threats | IFAW
4 May 2024 at 9:03am
Koalas are one of the most widely recognized animals in Australia. Thanks to their cuddly appearance, they?re often referred to as koala bears, though they are not members of the bear family.

Koala - WWF-Australia | Koala | WWF Australia
3 May 2024 at 11:09pm
The koala is one of the world?s most iconic animal species. With their round bodies, large fluffy ears and distinctive spoon-shaped noses, koalas are not only loved around the world but treasured symbols of Australia.



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