Cool Facts on Koalas

There is beileved there is only one specie of Koala and that is Warm Blooded Koalas.
Quite early this century, sadly thousands of Koalas were shot/killed, as hunters were after their skins
Koalas are proably the only animals then survive on eating poisionus eucalytus leaves, as other animals are poisioned if they try one.

Did you also know that baby Koalas are named Joey.

Koala's never drink water, as they get all they need from eucalytus leaves.

Last Fact a new born Koala is about the size of a jelly bean....... Amazing isnt it?

Cool Facts on Koalas

Life Span of Koalas...

Koalas life span for a wild Koala is 12-14 years, but if a person looks after them or kept in captivity, then Koala's can live up to as long as 16-20 years. Quite a few Koala's are killed by hunters, as the hunters want their fur, as its so soft, furry and smooth!

For a look on Koalas, go to the website:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9eQoHyqMDc

For more information on Koalas: www.2.lhric.org/pocantico/cook/7thgrade/koalsreport.htm

What Koala's eat...

Koala's are very picky eaters. Everyday a Koala eats as much as 2.5 pounds of Eucalyptus leaves, as they only eat 2.5 pounds of leaves , it gives them hardley any energy, so they get their energy by sleeping for most of the day, and looking for food in the evening!

For more information go to this website:
http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/npws.nsf/Content/The+koala

Where Koala's live...

Koala's live in Eastern Australia, They spend all their time living and sleeping in Eucalyptus trees, as its really hot and dry there. Koalas sleep for a long time, 16 hours a day! Also Koalas would much more prefer to be alone. They also don't live in big groups. Koalas breed about once a year.

For more information go to this website: www.kidsplanet.org/factsheet/koala.html

What Koala's look like...

Koala's look like cuddly teddy bears. They have thick but soft fur, with a hairless nose. Koala's have big round ears and white stomachs. One Koala in Australia is the only koala with blue eyes!
Koala's fur on their backs are usually brown or gray, also Koala's have five toes, but three are separated from the other 2. They have long claws for helping them cling/climb up trees for food. Koala's have a sort of shaped body like a pear, to provide balance while the koala sits up in the tree. As Koala sit most of the time, they have a padded bottom to keep them comfy through the day. They have small black eyes. They have sharp claws and teeth. Also did you know that Fe-male Koala's have a small pouch to carry their young around!

for more on what Koala's look like check this website:http://www2.lhric.org/Pocantico/cook/7thgrade/koalareport.htm