The koala (Phascolarctos cinereus), sometimes inaccurately called the koala bear, is an arboreal herbivorous marsupial native to Australia. It is the only extant representative of the family …

4 days ago · koala, (Phascolarctos cinereus), tree-dwelling marsupial of coastal eastern and southern Australia classified in the family Phascolarctidae (suborder Vombatiformes). Due to …

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.

O Coala (nome científico: Phascolarctos cinereus) é um mamífero marsupial herbívoro arbóreo nativo da Austrália. É o único representante existente da família Phascolarctidae e seus …

Koalas, like all Australian animals, were an important part of Aboriginal culture and feature in many of their myths and legends. Koalas were a readily available source of food, but they …

Loss of koala habitat and koala food trees (eucalyptus leaves) is the leading koala threat. Our cuddly koalas are loved around the world. Often called a koala bear, they are actually …

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. In the …

Koalas are primarily found in coastal eastern and southeastern Australia. In the southern part of their range—Victoria and South Australia—koalas can weigh up to 14 kilograms, reaching …

The Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) is the principal non-profit, non-government organisation dedicated to the effective management and conservation of the Koala and its habitat. Our …

The koala is an arboreal herbivorous marsupial native to Australia. It is the only extant representative of the family Phascolarctidae, and its closest living relatives are the wombats.