Koaleyos

Koalas have teeth!

They use the sharp front incisors to snip off leaves and the flat back molars to grind them into a pulp

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Do you think koalas are social animals? Scroll down to find out...

No – koalas are for the best part asocial which means they like living a solitary lifestyle

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A koalas digestive system uses a complex fermentation process to break down the toxic oils in the eucalypt leaves and extract critical nutrients... yum yum yum!

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Cute Koala alert!

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Koalas have quite poor eyesight, however their sense of smell is amazing!

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Do you think I would be expert on a jungle gym?

Koalas need lots of healthy eucalypt trees to survive – so please do what you can to plant more trees!

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Koalas in colder areas have thicker and fluffier coats – here is a perfect example!

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The name koala means 'no drink'. This word is believed to have derived from one of the First Nations languages in Australia called Dharug.

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Did you know?

The first time you see a koala joey it is already around 6 months old. They move straight into the pouch, and remain unseen until then

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What type of forests do koalas live in?

Koalas live in forests and open woodlands, typically dominated by eucalyptus tree species (their favourite snack)

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What is the koalas closest relative?

Their closest living relative is the common wombat which is also a marsupial!

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