![]() Young koalas are sometimes struck by cars when crossing roads at night. To escape, they will climb trees or scratch with their sharp claws. Koalas are safe when in trees, however, when moving along the ground they can be easily attacked by ground predators such as dingos. In other areas, overpopulation of koalas is a real threat as areas of habitat are often not joined and they can eat out the food supply and starve. Description Koalas are best known for their round body appearance and their distinctive ears and nose. Koalas in some areas suffer from the disease chlamydia which is passed on usually through mating and affects the reproductive system and the eyes. Diet: Herbivore Habitat: Forests and woodlands in Australia Population: Approximately 100,000 - 500,000 Conservation Status: Vulnerable Fun Fact: Koala babies, called joeys, are blind at birth. Now they are protected and habitat destruction and bushfires are their biggest threats. Threats: Many years ago, large numbers were killed for their fur. But, sometimes Leopards try to avoid each other. The fur on their chests is usually white or yellowish-grey. They have large oval-shaped furry ears, small forward-facing eyes, big noses, and no tails. Their fur range in colour from grey to brown. ![]() And they're found nowhere else in the world but Australia Our much loved koalas, with their stout, tailless body, large head with round, fluffy ears and large, spoon-shaped nose, are instantly recognisable. A Leopard protects itself by staying in a pack. Koalas are 7090 cm (27-35 in) in length and weigh 415 kg (9-33lbs). The koala is one of the world’s most iconic animal species right up there with the panda, tiger, elephant, dolphin, and polar bear. There arent too many things that would attack a mako shark so it usually doesnt have to protect itself. Koalas are only found in areas with suitable eucalyptus leaves.īehaviour: They are mainly active at night, making loud grunts or squeals to communicate with one another and they spend most of the day sleeping or resting. A koala bear protects itself form predators, by climbing trees and using its claws to puntcure the predator when it attacks. Females have a backward-facing pouch.ĭiet: Koalas are herbivores and only eat the leaves of certain Eucalyptus species. The koala’s population has declined due to habitat loss from land clearing, climate change, bushfires, disease, and predation. When attracting mates, adult males shout in loud bellows designed to ward off predators (like dingoes and owls) and competition, whilst simultaneously attracting female koalas to them. Their feet are adapted for tree climbing with thumbs on all four feet and sharp claws. We’ll walk you through a koala bear’s lifestyle, its diet (both in the wild and in captivity), some interesting koala facts. ![]() They have grey fur with a cream-coloured chest, and strong, clawed feet, perfect for living in the branches of trees 2) Cuddly critters, koalas measure about 60cm to 85cm long, and weigh about 14kg. Description: Koalas have grey and white fur. 1) Koalas are found in the eucalyptus forests of eastern Australia. ![]()
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