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