Vulnerable
Koala
Phascolarctos cinereus
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About
The koala is a marsupial native to Australia, known for its fluffy ears and spoon-shaped nose. Despite their appearance, they are not bears but are related to wombats.
Habitat
Eucalyptus forests of eastern Australia
Diet
Herbivorous - primarily eucalyptus leaves
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Fun Facts
- Koalas sleep for up to 20 hours a day.
- They have two opposing thumbs on their front paws to help grip branches.
- Koalas can eat up to 1 pound of eucalyptus leaves per day.
Conservation
StatusVulnerable
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