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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, (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 ...
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 fuzzy,...
Koalas are not bears—they’re marsupials. Learn about koalas’ unique traits, including six opposable “thumbs,” downward-facing pouches, and an ability to slee...
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.
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...
Koalas are marsupials that are native to the Australian continent. Their scientific name, Phascolarctos cinereus , is derived from several Greek words meaning pouch bear (phaskolos arktos) and having an ashen appearance (cinereus).