The Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) is an arboreal bear that lives in Australia. It’s closest living relatives are wombats. They are recognized as a symbol of Australia and were featured in myths can cave art for years.
Stats
- Population: 300,000
- Life Span: 15 Years
- Top Speed: 6 MPH
- Weight: 8.8-33 Pounds
- Length 23.6-33.5 Inches
Geographical Distribution
Continents:
- Oceania
Biomes:
- Forest
- Woodland
- Riparian
- Savanna
Diet (Herbivorous)
- Eucalyptus leaves
- Acacia foliage
Fun Facts
Fact #1
Koalas stay in their mother’s pouch for 6-7 months.
Fact #2
Koalas sleep around 18-22 hours a day.
Fact #3
Koala fingerprints closely resemble human fingerprints.
Fact #4
Joeys (A baby koala) eat a fecal product to seed gut microbes needed for eucalyptus digestion.