Koalas have few natural predators and parasites, but are threatened by pathogens such as Chlamydiaceae bacteria and koala retrovirus. Because of their distinctive appearance, koalas, …

Dec 21, 2025 · Koalas are characteristically calm animals, owing in part to a low-energy lifestyle fueled by a nutrient-poor eucalyptus diet. As a result, they tend to conserve energy by …

Koalas are not bears—they’re marsupials. Learn about koalas’ unique traits, including six opposable "thumbs,"downward-facing pouches, and a tendency to sleep nearly all day in tree …

Discover 10 adorable koala facts with Nat Geo Kids! Learn about where koalas live, how they develop, what they eat and see some fab photos, too!

What are koalas - what they look like, how big are they, where and how long they live, what they eat. Also, learn their classification & predators - with pictures.

Dec 18, 2024 · Koalas may look sleepy and cuddly, but these iconic Australian animals survive on toxic leaves, can bolt at 30km/h and have a surprising knack for predicting the weather.

What is a koala? Koalas are one of the most widely recognized animals in Australia. Thanks to their cuddly appearance, they’re often referred to as koala bears, though they are not …

Have you ever heard someone refer to a koala as a "koala bear?" Well, like bears, koalas are mammals, and they have round, fuzzy ears and look cute and cuddly, like a teddy bear. But …

Oct 19, 2023 · Koalas are not bears—they’re marsupials. Learn about koalas’ unique traits, including six opposable “thumbs,” downward-facing pouches, and an ability to sleep nearly all …

Oct 12, 2025 · Clearing and fragmentation of its habitat for housing developments and farming continues to significantly reduce its distribution. The Koala has a highly specialised diet made …