Koala - Wikipedia
WEBKoala subiens Burnett, 1830. 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. Its closest living relatives are the wombats.
Koala | Appearance, Diet, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica
WEBSep 11, 2024 · koala, (Phascolarctos cinereus), tree-dwelling marsupial of coastal eastern and southern Australia classified in the family Phascolarctidae (suborder Vombatiformes). Due to the animal’s superficial resemblance to a small bear, the koala is sometimes referred to, albeit erroneously, as the koala bear. The koala is about 60 to 85 cm (24 to 33 ...
Koala, facts and photos - National Geographic
WEBThe 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 ...
Koalas 101 | Nat Geo Wild - YouTube
WEBKoalas are not bears—they’re marsupials. Learn about koalas’ unique traits, including six opposable “thumbs,” downward-facing pouches, and an ability to slee...
Koala - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
WEBBasic facts about Koala: lifespan, distribution and habitat map, lifestyle and social behavior, mating habits, diet and nutrition, population size and status.
Koala - National Geographic Kids
WEBKoalas are marsupials, related to kangaroos. Most marsupials have pouches where the tiny newborns develop. A koala mother usually gives birth to one joey at a time. A newborn koala is only...
Koala - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBKoalas are often called koala bears, because a koala looks like a small bear or teddy bear. However, it is not a bear, it is quite a different type of animal. [5][7] Koalas sleep 20 hours a day due to their low-energy diet, the toxic eucalyptus leaves. [8][9]
Top 10 facts about Koalas - WWF
WEBTop 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 Fact Sheet | Blog | Nature - PBS
WEBJul 1, 2020 · Koalas are arboreal, or tree-dwelling, marsupials and have a number of adaptations for tree living. Their bodies are lean with long, muscular front and hind limbs and large, sharp claws to help...
Koala facts - Department of Environment, Science and ...
WEBMay 22, 2024 · Details on the koala including scientific name, classification, conservation status, habitat and distribution, description, diet, behaviour, reproduction and lifecycle and how to spot (and hear) one in the wild.