Koala

Species:

Answer: EUCALYPTUS LEAVES

ANSWER: A) 18 - 20 HOURS

  • Koalas Aren't Bears: Even though people call them "koala bears," they're not bears at all. They're marsupials, like kangaroos and wombats, meaning they carry their babies in a pouch.
  • Koalas Sleep a Lot: Koalas can sleep up to 18 to 22 hours a day! They need so much rest because their diet of eucalyptus leaves doesn't give them a lot of energy.
  • Koalas Live in Trees: Koalas spend almost their entire lives in trees, only coming down to move to a new tree or when they are babies.
  • Super Soft Fur: Koalas have super soft, fluffy fur that helps keep them warm and comfy while they sit on tree branches. Their fur can be light or dark grey, with white patches on their chest, bottom, and ears.
  • Koalas Have a Special "Thumb": Koalas have two thumbs on each of their front paws! This helps them grip onto tree branches really well.
  • Baby Koalas Are Called Joeys: Just like kangaroos, baby koalas are called joeys. They stay in their mother's pouch for about six months before moving onto her back.
  • Koalas are herbivores, which means they only eat plants!
  • Eucalyptus Leaves Are Their Favourite Food: They mostly eat eucalyptus leaves, but they’re very picky about which ones they choose. Even though eucalyptus leaves are toxic to most animals, koalas can eat them thanks to their special stomach.
ANIMAL FACTS

Koala

GROUP NAME

Colony

Native To

Australia

SIZE

60- 85 cm

BABY NAME

Joey